CONFIDENTIAL

ABACUS 2007-AC1, LTD.

(Incorporated with limited liability in the Cayman Islands)
ABACUS 2007-AC1, INC.
Class SS Variable Rate Notes
U.S.$50,000,000 Class A-1 Variable Rate Notes, Due 2038
U.S.$142,000,000 Class A-2 Variable Rate Notes, Due 2038
Class B Variable Rate Notes
Class C Variable Rate Notes
Class D Variable Rate Notes
Class FL Variable Rate Notes

ACA Management, L.L.C.

Portfolio Selection Agent
Secured Primarily by (i) the Collateral and (ii) the Issuer's rights under (a) the Collateral Put Agreement,
(b) the Basis Swap and (c) as Protection Seller, the Credit Default Swap referencing a pool of
Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities
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The Notes are being offered hereby by Goldman, Sachs & Co. to Qualified Institutional Buyers in the United States in reliance on Rule 144A
under the Securities Act. In addition to the offering of the Notes in the United States, Goldman, Sachs & Co., selling through its agent, Goldman
Sachs International is concurrently offering the Notes outside the United States to non-U.S. Persons in offshore transactions in reliance on
Regulation S under the Securities Act. See "Underwriting".
The Notes of any Class may be issued in more than one Series due to differences in one or more of the date of issuance, the Series
Interest Rate, the Approved Currency in which such Notes are denominated, the Stated Maturity, the Non-Call Period and the date from which
interest will accrue.
See "Risk Factors" beginning on page 21 to read about factors you should consider before buying the Notes.
There is no established trading market for the Notes. Application will be made to admit the Notes on a stock exchange of the Issuer's
choice, if practicable. There can be no assurance that any such admission will be sought, granted or maintained.
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It is a condition of the issuance of the Notes issued on the Closing Date that the Class A-1 Notes and the Class A-2 Notes be issued with a
rating of "Aaa" by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), and "AAA" by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services, a division of The McGraw-Hill
Companies, Inc. ("S&P"). A credit rating is not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold securities and may be subject to revision or withdrawal at
any time by the assigning rating agency. See "Ratings of the Notes".
See "Underwriting" for a discussion of the terms and conditions of the purchase of the Notes by the Initial Purchaser.
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CERTAIN PLEDGED ASSETS OF THE ISSUER ARE THE SOLE SOURCE OF PAYMENTS ON THE NOTES. THE NOTES DO NOT
REPRESENT AN INTEREST IN OR OBLIGATIONS OF, AND ARE NOT INSURED OR GUARANTEED BY, THE HOLDERS OF THE NOTES,
GOLDMAN, SACHS & CO., GOLDMAN SACHS INTERNATIONAL, THE ADMINISTRATOR, THE SHARE TRUSTEE, THE PROTECTION
BUYER, THE BASIS SWAP COUNTERPARTY, THE COLLATERAL PUT PROVIDER, THE COLLATERAL DISPOSAL AGENT, THE
PORTFOLIO SELECTION AGENT OR ANY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE AFFILIATES. THE NOTES HAVE NOT BEEN AND WILL NOT BE
REGISTERED UNDER THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, AND NEITHER OF THE ISSUERS WILL BE
REGISTERED UNDER THE UNITED STATES INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940, AS AMENDED. THE NOTES ARE BEING OFFERED
AND SOLD IN THE UNITED STATES ONLY TO PERSONS WHO ARE (1) QUALIFIED INSTITUTIONAL BUYERS IN RELIANCE ON THE
EXEMPTION FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS PROVIDED BY RULE 144A UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT AND
(2) QUALIFIED PURCHASERS (FOR PURPOSES OF SECTION 3(c)(7) OF THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT), AND IN ACCORDANCE
WITH ANY OTHER APPLICABLE LAW. PROSPECTIVE PURCHASERS ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE SELLER OF ANY NOTES MAY
BE RELYING ON THE EXEMPTION FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 5 OF THE SECURITIES ACT PROVIDED
BY RULE 144A. THE NOTES ARE BEING OFFERED AND SOLD OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES TO NON-U.S. PERSONS IN OFFSHORE
TRANSACTIONS IN RELIANCE ON REGULATION S UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT. THE NOTES ARE NOT TRANSFERABLE EXCEPT IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE RESTRICTIONS DESCRIBED UNDER "TRANSFER RESTRICTIONS".
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The Notes are offered by the Initial Purchaser or its agent as specified herein, subject to its right to reject any order in whole or in part. It is
expected that the Global Notes will be ready for delivery in book-entry form only in New York, New York, on or about April 26, 2007, through the
facilities of DTC (or Euroclear, with respect to Notes issued in Approved Currencies other than Dollars, if any), against payment therefor in
immediately available funds. The Notes will have the minimum denominations set forth in "Summary—Notes".

Goldman, Sachs & Co.

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Offering Circular dated April 26, 2007.

THIS OFFERING CIRCULAR SUPERSEDES IN ALL RESPECTS ALL EARLIER DATED OFFERING
CIRCULARS.

GENERAL NOTICE

The information contained in this Offering Circular has been provided by the Issuers and other
sources identified herein. No representation or warranty, express or implied, is made by the Initial
Purchaser, the Protection Buyer or the Portfolio Selection Agent (except, with respect to the Protection
Buyer only, the information set forth under the heading "The Protection Buyer" and except, with respect to
the Portfolio Selection Agent only, the information set forth under the heading "The Portfolio Selection
Agent") as to the accuracy or completeness of such information, and nothing contained in this Offering
Circular is, or shall be relied upon as, a promise or representation by the Initial Purchaser, the Protection
Buyer or the Portfolio Selection Agent (except, with respect to the Protection Buyer only, the information
set forth under the heading "The Protection Buyer" and except, with respect to the Portfolio Selection
Agent only, the information set forth under the heading "The Portfolio Selection Agent").

The Issuers (and, with respect to the information contained in this Offering Circular under the
heading "The Protection Buyer", the Protection Buyer and, with respect to the information contained in
this Offering Circular under the heading "The Portfolio Selection Agent", the Portfolio Selection Agent),
having made all reasonable inquiries, confirm that the information contained in this Offering Circular is
true and correct in all material respects and is not misleading, that the opinions and intentions expressed
in this Offering Circular are honestly held and that there are no other facts the omission of which would
make any of such information or the expression of any such opinions or intentions misleading. The
Issuers (and, with respect to the information contained in this Offering Circular under the heading "The
Protection Buyer", the Protection Buyer and, with respect to the information contained in this Offering
Circular under the heading "The Portfolio Selection Agent", the Portfolio Selection Agent) take
responsibility accordingly.

The Initial Collateral Security set forth in this Offering Circular in the table under the heading "The
Collateral Securities—Initial Collateral Securities" that is a CLO Security is described in the offering
circular attached hereto, and prospective purchasers of the Notes should refer to such offering circular for
a description of the terms of such Initial Collateral Security.

No person has been authorized to give any information or to make any representation other than
those contained in this Offering Circular, and, if given or made, such information or representation must
not be relied upon as having been authorized. This Offering Circular does not constitute an offer to sell or
the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities other than the Notes.

The delivery of this Offering Circular at any time does not imply that the information herein is
correct at any time subsequent to the date of this Offering Circular.

Each purchaser of the Notes must comply with all applicable laws and regulations in force in each
jurisdiction in which it purchases, offers or sells such Notes or possesses or distributes this Offering
Circular and must obtain any consent, approval or permission required for the purchase, offer or sale by it
of such Notes under the laws and regulations in force in any jurisdictions to which it is subject or in which
it makes such purchases, offers or sales, and none of the Issuers or the Initial Purchaser specified herein
shall have any responsibility therefor. Persons into whose possession this Offering Circular comes are
required by the Issuers and the Initial Purchaser to inform themselves about and to observe such
applicable laws and regulations. For a further description of certain restrictions on offering and sales of
the Notes, see "Transfer Restrictions" and "Underwriting". This Offering Circular does not constitute an
offer of, or an invitation to purchase, any of the Notes in any jurisdiction in which such offer or invitation
would be unlawful.

No invitation may be made to the public in the Cayman Islands to subscribe for the Notes.

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 INFORMATION APPLICABLE TO NON–U.S. INVESTORS

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS OF UNITED KINGDOM

There are restrictions on the offer and sale of the Notes in the United Kingdom. No action has
been taken to permit the Notes to be offered to the public in the United Kingdom. This document may only
be issued or passed on in or into the United Kingdom to any person to whom the document may lawfully
be issued or passed on by reason of, or of any regulation made under, section 21 of the Financial
Services and Markets Act 2000 of the United Kingdom. It is the responsibility of all persons under whose
control or into whose possession this document comes to inform themselves about and to ensure
observance of all applicable provisions of the Public Offers of Securities Regulations 1995 and the
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 in respect of anything done in relation to the Notes in, from or
otherwise involving the United Kingdom. See "Underwriting".

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS OF GERMANY

The Notes will not be offered or sold in the Federal Republic of Germany other than in
accordance with the German Securities Sales Prospectus Act of December 13, 1990 of the Federal
Republic of Germany, as amended (Wertpapierverkaufsprospektgesetz), the German Investment Act of
December 15, 2003 of the Federal Republic of Germany, as amended (Investmentgesetz) and any other
legal or regulatory requirements applicable in the Federal Republic of Germany governing the issue, offer
and sale of securities. Upon the request of a German investor, the Issuer will (i) make available to the
German investors the information required pursuant to § 5 (1) sentence 1 nos. 1 and 2 in connection with
sentence 2, § 5 (1) sentence 1 no. 4 and § 5 (3) sentence 1 of the Investmentsteuergesetz (the "German
Investment Tax Act"), (ii) furnish to the German Federal Tax Office (Bundesamt für Finanzen) upon its
request within three months proof of the correctness of the information referred to under clause (i) above
in accordance with § 5 (1) sentence 1 no. 5 of the German Investment Tax Act and (iii) make the
publication in the electronic edition of the Federal Gazette (elektronischer Bundesanzeiger) required
pursuant to § 5 (1) sentence 1 no. 3 of the German Investment Tax Act in the German language. All
prospective German investors are urged to seek independent tax advice. The Initial Purchaser does not
give tax advice.

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS OF NETHERLANDS

The Notes may not be offered or sold, transferred or delivered, as part of their initial distribution or
at any time thereafter, directly or indirectly, to any individual or legal entity in the Netherlands other than
to individuals or legal entities who or which trade or invest in securities in the conduct of their profession
or trade, which includes banks, securities intermediaries, insurance companies, pension funds, other
institutional investors and commercial enterprises which, as an ancillary activity, regularly trade or invest
in securities.

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS OF HONG KONG

The Notes may not be offered or sold by means of any document other than to persons whose
ordinary business is to buy or sell shares or debentures, whether as principal or agent, or in
circumstances which do not constitute an offer to the public within the meaning of the Companies
Ordinance (Cap. 32) of Hong Kong, and no advertisement, invitation or document relating to the Notes
may be issued, whether in Hong Kong or elsewhere, which is directed at, or the contents of which are
likely to be accessed or read by, the public in Hong Kong (except if permitted to do so under the
securities laws of Hong Kong) other than with respect to Notes which are or are intended to be disposed
of only to persons outside Hong Kong or only to "professional investors" within the meaning of the
Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap. 571) of Hong Kong and any rules made thereunder.

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NOTICE TO RESIDENTS OF SINGAPORE

This Offering Circular has not been registered as a prospectus with the Monetary Authority of
Singapore. Accordingly, this Offering Circular and any other document or material in connection with the
offer or sale, or invitation or subscription or purchase, of the Notes may not be circulated or distributed,
nor may the Notes be offered or sold, or be made the subject of an invitation for subscription or purchase,
whether directly or indirectly, to persons in Singapore other than under circumstances in which such offer,
sale or invitation does not constitute an offer or sale, or invitation for subscription or purchase, of the
Notes to the public in Singapore.

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS OF JAPAN

The Notes have not been registered under the Securities and Exchange Law of Japan and are
not being offered or sold and may not be offered or sold, directly or indirectly, in Japan or to or for the
account of any resident of Japan, except (1) pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements
of the Securities and Exchange Law of Japan and (2) in compliance with any other applicable
requirements of Japanese law.

INFORMATION APPLICABLE TO U.S. INVESTORS

This Offering Circular is confidential and is being furnished by the Issuers in connection with an
offering exempt from registration under the Securities Act, solely for the purpose of enabling a
prospective investor to consider the purchase of the Notes described herein. Except as otherwise
authorized under the following paragraph, any reproduction or distribution of this Offering Circular, in
whole or in part, and any disclosure of its contents or use of any information herein for any purpose other
than considering an investment in the Notes is prohibited. Each offeree of the Notes, by accepting
delivery of this Offering Circular, agrees to the foregoing.

EACH PROSPECTIVE INVESTOR (AND EACH EMPLOYEE, REPRESENTATIVE, OR OTHER

AGENT OF SUCH PROSPECTIVE INVESTOR) MAY DISCLOSE TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS,
WITHOUT LIMITATIONS OF ANY KIND, THE TAX TREATMENT AND TAX STRUCTURE OF THE
TRANSACTION AND ALL MATERIALS OF ANY KIND (INCLUDING OPINIONS OR OTHER TAX
ANALYSES) THAT ARE PROVIDED TO THE PROSPECTIVE INVESTOR RELATING TO SUCH TAX
TREATMENT AND TAX STRUCTURE. HOWEVER, ANY SUCH INFORMATION RELATING TO THE
TAX TREATMENT OR TAX STRUCTURE IS REQUIRED TO BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL TO THE
EXTENT REASONABLY NECESSARY TO COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE FEDERAL OR STATE
SECURITIES LAWS. FOR PURPOSES OF THIS PARAGRAPH, THE TERMS "TAX TREATMENT",
"TAX STRUCTURE", AND "TAX ANALYSES" HAVE THE MEANING GIVEN TO SUCH TERMS
UNDER UNITED STATES TREASURY REGULATION SECTION 1.6011-4(c) AND APPLICABLE
STATE OR LOCAL LAW.

THE NOTES OFFERED HEREBY HAVE NOT BEEN RECOMMENDED BY ANY UNITED
STATES FEDERAL OR STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION OR REGULATORY AUTHORITY.
FURTHERMORE, THE FOREGOING AUTHORITIES HAVE NOT CONFIRMED THE ACCURACY OR
DETERMINED THE ADEQUACY OF THIS DOCUMENT. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE
CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.

NOTICE TO NEW HAMPSHIRE RESIDENTS

NEITHER THE FACT THAT A REGISTRATION STATEMENT OR AN

APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE HAS BEEN FILED UNDER CHAPTER 421-B OF
THE NEW HAMPSHIRE REVISED STATUTES (THE "RSA") WITH THE STATE OF
NEW HAMPSHIRE NOR THE FACT THAT A SECURITY IS EFFECTIVELY

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REGISTERED OR A PERSON IS LICENSED IN THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
CONSTITUTES A FINDING BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
THAT ANY DOCUMENT FILED UNDER RSA 421-B IS TRUE, COMPLETE AND NOT
MISLEADING. NEITHER ANY SUCH FACT NOR THE FACT THAT AN EXEMPTION
OR EXCEPTION IS AVAILABLE FOR A SECURITY OR A TRANSACTION MEANS
THAT THE SECRETARY OF STATE HAS PASSED IN ANY WAY UPON THE
MERITS OR QUALIFICATIONS OF, OR RECOMMENDED OR GIVEN APPROVAL
TO, ANY PERSON, SECURITY, OR TRANSACTION. IT IS UNLAWFUL TO MAKE,
OR CAUSE TO BE MADE, TO ANY PROSPECTIVE PURCHASER, CUSTOMER, OR
CLIENT ANY REPRESENTATION INCONSISTENT WITH THE PROVISIONS OF
THIS PARAGRAPH.
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AVAILABLE INFORMATION

To permit compliance with the Securities Act in connection with the sale of the Notes in reliance
on Rule 144A, the Issuer will be required under the Indenture and the Issuing and Paying Agency
Agreement to furnish upon request to a Holder or beneficial owner who is a Qualified Institutional Buyer of
a Note sold in reliance on Rule 144A or a prospective investor who is a Qualified Institutional Buyer
designated by such Holder or beneficial owner the information required to be delivered under
Rule 144A(d)(4) under the Securities Act if at the time of the request the Issuer is neither a reporting
company under Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, nor exempt from reporting pursuant to Rule 12g-3-2(b) under the Exchange Act.

In accordance with the Indenture and the Issuing and Paying Agency Agreement, the Trustee and
the Issuing and Paying Agent, as applicable, also will make available for inspection by Holders of the
Notes certain reports or communications received from the Issuers.
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Prior to making an investment decision, prospective investors should ensure that they have
sufficient knowledge, experience and access to professional advisors to make their own legal, tax,
accounting and financial evaluation of the merits and risks of investment in the Notes and should carefully
consider the nature of the Notes, the matters set forth elsewhere in this Offering Circular and the extent of
their exposure to the risks described in "Risk Factors".

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
AVAILABLE INFORMATION.........................................v
TRANSACTION OVERVIEW ........................................1
SUMMARY....................................................................2
RISK FACTORS..........................................................21
DESCRIPTION OF THE NOTES ................................35
Status and Security ........................................... 35
Interest............................................................... 35
Principal ............................................................. 36
Optional Redemption in Whole and Partial
Optional Redemption .................................... 36
Mandatory Redemption ..................................... 39
Payments........................................................... 43
Priority of Payments .......................................... 44
Form of the Notes.............................................. 48
The Indenture .................................................... 49
The Issuing and Paying Agency
Agreement .................................................... 57
USE OF PROCEEDS..................................................59
RATINGS OF THE NOTES.........................................59
THE CREDIT DEFAULT SWAP..................................60
Effective Date and Termination Date ................ 60
Payments........................................................... 60
Credit Events ..................................................... 64
The Reference Portfolio..................................... 64
Removal of Reference Obligations from the
Reference Portfolio ....................................... 65
Credit Default Swap Early Termination ............. 65
Payments on Credit Default Swap Early
Termination ................................................... 67
Amendment ....................................................... 67
Transfer ............................................................. 68
Replacement ..................................................... 68
Guarantee.......................................................... 70
THE PROTECTION BUYER .......................................70
THE COLLATERAL SECURITIES ..............................71
The Initial Collateral Securities.......................... 71
Supplemental Collateral Securities ................... 71
Substitution of Collateral Securities................... 72
Voting and Other Matters Relating to
Collateral Securities...................................... 74
THE BASIS SWAP......................................................74
Effective Date and Scheduled Termination ....... 74
Payments........................................................... 74
Basis Swap Early Termination .......................... 75
Amendment ....................................................... 77
Transfer ............................................................. 77
Replacement ..................................................... 78
Guarantee.......................................................... 78
THE COLLATERAL PUT AGREEMENT.....................78
Effective Date and Scheduled Termination ....... 79
Payments and Delivery...................................... 79
Collateral Put Agreement Early
Termination ................................................... 79
Amendment ....................................................... 82
Transfer ............................................................. 82
Replacement ..................................................... 83
Guarantee.......................................................... 83
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THE COLLATERAL DISPOSAL AGREEMENT .........83
Liquidation..........................................................83
Early Termination...............................................84
Exercise of Put, Repurchase or Similar
Right ..............................................................84
Credit Support Amount Due and Payable .........84
Amendment........................................................84
THE PORTFOLIO SELECTION AGENT ....................84
General ..............................................................84
ACA Management, L.L.C...................................85
THE PORTFOLIO SELECTION AGREEMENT..........85
ACCOUNTS................................................................86
Interest Collection Account and Principal
Collection Account ........................................86
Payment Account...............................................87
Closing Date Expense Account .........................87
Collateral Put Provider Account.........................87
CDS Issuer Account...........................................87
THE ISSUERS ............................................................87
General ..............................................................87
Capitalization of the Issuer ................................88
Capitalization of the Co-Issuer...........................89
Business ............................................................89
Directors.............................................................90
INCOME TAX CONSIDERATIONS ............................90
General ..............................................................90
Cayman Islands Tax Considerations .................90
United States Federal Income Taxation ............91
Tax Treatment of the Issuer...............................92
Tax Treatment of U.S. Holders of the Co-
Issued Notes .................................................94
Tax Treatment of U.S. Holders of Issuer
Notes ...........................................................100
Transfer Reporting Requirements ...................105
Tax Return Disclosure and Investor List
Requirements ..............................................105
Tax Treatment of Non-U.S. Holders of
Notes ...........................................................106
Information Reporting and Backup
Withholding..................................................106
ERISA CONSIDERATIONS......................................107
The Co-Issued Notes .......................................109
The Issuer Notes..............................................109
SETTLEMENT AND CLEARING ..............................111
Global Notes ....................................................111
Individual Definitive Securities .........................114
TRANSFER RESTRICTIONS...................................115
Rule 144A Global Notes ..................................115
Regulation S Global Notes ..............................122
UNDERWRITING......................................................123
LISTING AND GENERAL INFORMATION ...............126
LEGAL MATTERS ....................................................127
GLOSSARY OF DEFINED TERMS..........................128
EXHIBIT A: FORM OF NOTE OWNER
CERTIFICATE .............................................Exhibit-1
SCHEDULE A ........................................................S-A-1
INDEX OF DEFINED TERMS ....................................I-1
 TRANSACTION OVERVIEW
This overview is not complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to (i) the detailed information
appearing elsewhere in this Offering Circular, (ii) the terms and conditions of the Notes and (iii) the
provisions of the documents referred to in this Offering Circular.

On or prior to the Closing Date, the Initial Reference Portfolio will be selected by the Portfolio Selection Agent.
1
On the Closing Date, the Notes will be issued in the Original Principal Amount set forth in the "Summary─Notes". From time to time
following the Closing Date, additional Notes of any Class may be issued.
2
The Issuer will use the net proceeds of the offering of the Notes, together with part or all of the Upfront Payment, to purchase the
Initial Collateral Securities and Eligible Investments selected by the Protection Buyer; provided that, for each Approved Currency, the
aggregate principal amount of Collateral Securities and Eligible Investments denominated in such Approved Currency and
purchased with the proceeds of the offering will equal or exceed the Currency Adjusted Aggregate Outstanding Amount of Notes
denominated in such Approved Currency on the Closing Date.
3
On the Closing Date, the Issuer and Goldman Sachs Capital Markets, L.P., as the Protection Buyer, will enter into the Credit Default
Swap whereby the Issuer (a) sells credit protection to the Protection Buyer with respect to a Reference Portfolio of RMBS and (b)
receives from the Protection Buyer (i) an Upfront Payment on the Closing Date and (ii) a Fixed Payment on the Closing Date and
each Payment Date. Following the occurrence of a Credit Event and the satisfaction of the Conditions to Settlement, the Issuer will
pay to the Protection Buyer an amount equal to any Cash Settlement Amount. For a description of all payments to be made under
the Credit Default Swap, see "The Credit Default Swap—Payments".
4
On the Closing Date, the Issuer and Goldman Sachs Capital Markets, L.P., as the Basis Swap Counterparty, will enter into the Basis
Swap whereby the Issuer (a) pays to the Basis Swap Counterparty any Collateral Interest Amount and (b) receives an amount from
the Basis Swap Counterparty equal to the sum of the products for each Approved Currency in which Outstanding Notes are
denominated of: (i) the Applicable Index for the Applicable Period; (ii) the average daily Currency Adjusted Aggregated Outstanding
Amount of such Notes during the preceding Basis Swap Calculation Period; and (iii) the actual number of days in the preceding
Basis Swap Calculation Period in which a payment is made divided by 360.
5
On the Closing Date, the Issuer and Goldman Sachs International, as the Collateral Put Provider, will enter into the Collateral Put
Agreement whereby the Issuer will have the right to put Collateral (other than Put Excluded Collateral) to the Collateral Put Provider
in return for a payment of 100% of the principal amount of such Collateral if the Collateral cannot be liquidated for an amount equal
to at least 100% of par in connection with (i) the payment by the Issuer to the applicable Noteholders of any Currency Adjusted
Notional Principal Adjustment Amount, (ii) an Optional Redemption in Whole or a Partial Optional Redemption and/or (iii) a Stated
Maturity.

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The following summary is qualified in its entirety by the detailed information appearing elsewhere
in this Offering Circular. For a discussion of certain factors to be considered in connection with an
investment in the Notes, see "Risk Factors".
Capitalized terms used herein but not defined shall have the meanings set forth under "Glossary
of Defined Terms".
The Issuers ....................................
The Portfolio Selection Agent.......
SUMMARY
ABACUS 2007-AC1, Ltd. (the "Issuer"), a company incorporated
under the laws of the Cayman Islands for the sole purpose of
issuing the Notes, acquiring the Collateral, entering into the
Credit Default Swap, the Basis Swap, the Collateral Put
Agreement and the Portfolio Selection Agreement and engaging
in certain related transactions.
The Issuer will not have any material assets other than (i) the
Collateral, (ii) its rights under the Credit Default Swap, the Basis
Swap, the Collateral Put Agreement and the Portfolio Selection
Agreement and (iii) certain other assets.
ABACUS 2007-AC1, Inc. (the "Co-Issuer" and, together with the
Issuer, the "Issuers"), a company incorporated under the laws of
the State of Delaware for the sole purpose of co-issuing the Co-
Issued Notes.
The Co-Issuer will not have any assets (other than $10 of equity
capital) and will not pledge any assets to secure the Notes. The
Co-Issuer will have no claim against the Issuer in respect of the
Issuer Assets.
The authorized share capital of the Issuer consists of 300
ordinary shares, par value $1.00 per share (the "Issuer
Ordinary Shares"), 300 of which will be issued on or prior to the
Closing Date. The Issuer Ordinary Shares that have been
issued will be held by Maples Finance Limited, a licensed trust
company incorporated in the Cayman Islands and any successor
thereto (the "Administrator"), as the trustee pursuant to the
terms of a charitable trust (the "Share Trustee"). The common
stock of the Co-Issuer will be held by the Issuer.
The Initial Reference Portfolio will be selected by ACA
Management, L.L.C. ("ACA Management" and in such capacity,
the "Portfolio Selection Agent") pursuant to the terms of the
Portfolio Selection Agreement, dated as of the Closing Date (the
"Portfolio Selection Agreement"), between the Issuer and the
Portfolio Selection Agent. The Portfolio Selection Agent will not
provide any other services to the Issuer or act as the "collateral
manager" for the Collateral. The Portfolio Selection Agent will
not have any fiduciary duties or other duties to the Issuer or to
the holders of the Notes and will not have any ability to direct the
Trustee to dispose of any items of Collateral. See "The Portfolio
Selection Agent" and "The Portfolio Selection Agreement".
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 Notes
Class Designation SS A-1 A-2 B C D FL
Original Principal Amount
$0 $50,000,000 $142,000,000 $0 $0 $0 $0
(as expressed in Dollars)1
Initial Class Notional
Amount (as expressed in $1,100,000,000 $200,000,000 $280,000,000 $60,000,000 $100,000,000 $60,000,000 $200,000,000
Dollars)
Class Series Series 1 Series 1 Series 1 Series 1 Series 1 Series 1 Series 1
Stated Maturity March 1, 2038
Average Life
3.5 4.0 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.6 5.1
(in years)2
Minimum Denomination
(Integral Multiples):

Rule 144A $250,000, ($1)

Reg S $100,000, ($1); €100,000, (€1); £100,000, (£1); ¥10,000,000, (¥1); A$100,000, (A$1); C$100,000, (C$1); NZ$100,000, (NZ$1)

Applicable Investment
Company Act of 1940 3(c)(7)
Exemption
Initial Ratings:
S&P AAA AAA
Moody's Aaa Aaa
Pricing Date April 10, 2007
Closing Date April 26, 2007
The Notes will be offered for sale from time to time in negotiated transactions, or otherwise, at various prices to be determined at the time of
Issue Price
such sale
Series Interest Rate for
Series issued on Closing LIBOR + 0.85% LIBOR + 1.10%
Date3
Fixed or Floating Rate Floating Floating Floating Floating Floating Floating Floating

Interest Accrual Period Each period from and including the preceding Payment Date (or, the Closing Date, with respect to the first Payment Date) to but excluding the
current Payment Date (or, in the case of the Payment Date preceding the Stated Maturity, to but excluding the Stated Maturity)

Payment Date On the 28th calendar day of each month (or if such day is not a Business Day, the next succeeding Business Day) and at Stated Maturity

First Payment Date May 29, 2007

Record Date 15 days prior to the applicable Payment Date
Frequency of Payments Monthly Monthly Monthly Monthly Monthly Monthly Monthly
Day Count Actual/360 Actual/360 Actual/360 Actual/360 Actual/360 Actual/360 Actual/360
Co-Issued Notes or
Co-Issued Notes Co-Issued Notes Issuer Notes Issuer Notes Issuer Notes Issuer Notes Issuer Notes
Issuer Notes
Form of Notes:
Global Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
CUSIPS Rule 144A 00256UAA2 00256UAB0 00256YAA4 00256YAB2 00256YAC0 00256YAD8 00256YAE6
CUSIPS Reg S G0010JAA7 G0010JAB5 G0010AAA6 G0010AAB4 G0010AAC2 G0010AAD0 G0010AAE8
ISIN Reg S USG0010JAA72 USG0010JAB55 USG0010AAA63 USG0010AAB47 USG0010AAC20 USG0010AAD03 USG0010AAE85
Common Code 029629897 029630569 029630780 029630941 029631026 029631174 029631662
Clearing Method:
Rule 144A DTC DTC DTC DTC DTC DTC DTC
Euroclear/ Euroclear/ Euroclear/ Euroclear/ Euroclear/ Euroclear/
Reg S Euroclear/
Clearstream Clearstream Clearstream Clearstream Clearstream Clearstream
Certificated N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
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Pursuant to the Indenture (in the case of the Co-Issued Notes) and the Issuing and Paying Agency Agreement (in the case of the Issuer Notes),
the Notes of any Class may be issued from time to time following the Closing Date. See "Description of the Notes—The Indenture—Additional
Issuance" and "Description of the Notes—The Issuing and Paying Agency Agreement—Additional Issuance."
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Under a hypothetical scenario in which (i) each Reference Obligation will make a repayment of principal in full on a single date corresponding to
the projected weighted average life of such Reference Obligation determined on the basis of a 30/360 day-count convention, whether or not such
date falls on a Business Day or a Payment Date, (ii) principal payments on the Notes will occur on Payment Dates in accordance with the
applicable cut-off dates, (iii) the Notes will be repaid in accordance with the Priority of Payments and (iv) no Credit Events will have occurred with
respect to the Reference Portfolio. The assumptions set forth above are not predictive or a forecast, nor do they necessarily reflect historical
performance and defaults.
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The Series Interest Rate with respect to any Series of a Class will be determined at the time of issuance of such Series, and will equal the
Applicable Index for such Series plus or minus the Applicable Spread to such Applicable Index. The Series Interest Rate with respect to different
Series of a Class may vary. The Notes of any Class may be issued in more than one Series due to differences in one or more of the date of
issuance, the Series Interest Rate, the Approved Currency in which such Notes are denominated, the Stated Maturity, the Non-Call Period and
the date from which interest will accrue. See "Additional Issuance" herein.

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The Issuer Notes ...........................
Status and Subordination ............
Use of Proceeds ............................
Distributions of Interest
Proceeds .....................................
Non-Call Period ..............................
The Issuer Notes will be issued in accordance with one or more
deeds of covenant (each, a "Deed of Covenant") and will be
subject to the Issuing and Paying Agency Agreement, dated as
of the Closing Date including the terms and conditions of such
Notes contained therein (the "Issuing and Paying Agency
Agreement"), between the Issuer and LaSalle Bank National
Association, as Issuing and Paying Agent (in such capacity, the
"Issuing and Paying Agent"). See "Description of Notes—The
Issuing and Paying Agency Agreement".
The Co-Issued Notes will be limited recourse obligations of the
Issuers and the Issuer Notes will be limited recourse obligations
of the Issuer. On (i) each Payment Date and (ii) any other
Business Day on which Currency Adjusted Notional Principal
Adjustment Amounts are paid by the Issuer to the Noteholders,
the Class SS Notes will be senior in right of payment to the Class
A-1 Notes, the Class A-1 Notes will be senior in right of payment
to the Class A-2 Notes, the Class A-2 Notes will be senior in right
of payment to the Class B Notes, the Class B Notes will be
senior in right of payment to the Class C Notes, the Class C
Notes will be senior in right of payment to the Class D Notes and
the Class D Notes will be senior in right of payment to the Class
FL Notes.
The aggregate net proceeds of the offering of the Notes are
expected to equal approximately $192,000,000 (including the
USD Equivalent of the Notes denominated in Approved
Currencies other than Dollars). The Issuer will use such net
proceeds, together with part or all of the Upfront Payment, to
purchase Collateral Securities and Eligible Investments that will
have an aggregate principal amount of at least $192,000,000
(including the USD Equivalent of the Collateral Securities
denominated in Approved Currencies other than Dollars);
provided that, for each Approved Currency, the aggregate
principal amount of Collateral Securities and Eligible Investments
denominated in such Approved Currency and purchased with the
proceeds of the offering will equal or exceed the Currency
Adjusted Aggregate Outstanding Amount of Notes denominated
in such Approved Currency on the Closing Date.
Interest Proceeds will be distributable monthly to Holders of the
Notes in accordance with the Priority of Payments. See
"Description of the Notes—Priority of Payments".
With respect to each Series of Notes issued on the Closing Date,
the period from the Closing Date to and including the Business
Day immediately preceding the April 2009 Payment Date and,
with respect to any Series of Notes issued after the Closing
Date, the period designated for such Series at the time of
issuance in the related offering circular supplement (the "Non-
Call Period").
So long as the Non-Call Period for each Series of Notes
Outstanding has expired, the Notes will be redeemed in full at
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 the option of the Protection Buyer if the Protection Buyer elects
to terminate the Credit Default Swap prior to the Scheduled
Termination Date and certain conditions are satisfied. See
"Description of the Notes—Optional Redemption in Whole and
Partial Optional Redemption", "Description of the Notes—Priority
of Payments—Principal Proceeds—Stated Maturity, Optional
Redemption Date and Mandatory Redemption Date" and "The
Credit Default Swap—Credit Default Swap Early Termination—
Credit Default Swap Termination Events".

After the applicable Non-Call Period, one or more Series of

Notes may be redeemed in full if the Protection Buyer, in its sole
discretion, elects to redeem such Series prior to its Stated
Maturity and certain conditions are satisfied. In addition, if the
Protection Buyer and/or one or more Affiliates thereof acquires
any Notes prior to the end of the related Series' applicable Non-
Call Period (such Notes, "Protection Buyer Notes"), such Notes
may be redeemed notwithstanding that any such redemption
may occur during the applicable Non-Call Period. See
"Description of the Notes—Optional Redemption in Whole and
Partial Optional Redemption", "Description of the Notes—Priority
of Payments—Principal Proceeds—Other Payment Dates" and
"The Credit Default Swap—Payments—Payment on a Partial
Optional Redemption Date".

Principal Payments
on the Notes ............................... The following table sets forth the general circumstances and
dates upon which Holders of the Notes will receive principal
payments on their Notes prior to the Stated Maturity:

Amounts Payable in
accordance with the
Event Date of Payment Priority of Payments
The Payment Date
immediately following
Payment of Currency
the Due Period in which
Adjusted Notional Notional Principal
such amounts were
Principal Adjustment Adjustment Amounts
determined by the
Amounts
Credit Default Swap
Calculation Agent
Currency Adjusted
Aggregate Outstanding
Amount plus, if the
consent of each Holder
Optional Redemption in Any Payment Date after of Notes of a
Whole due to an the expiration of the Reversible Loss Series
optional termination of Non-Call Period for has not been obtained,
the Credit Default Swap each Series of Notes with respect to each
by the Protection Buyer Outstanding such Reversible Loss
Series, the Optional
Redemption
Reimbursement
Amount

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 Amounts Payable in
accordance with the
Event Date of Payment Priority of Payments
Currency Adjusted
Aggregate Outstanding
Amount of each Series
of Notes being
redeemed plus, if any
Partial Optional such Series is a
Redemption due to the Reversible Loss Series
Any Payment Date after
election by the and the consent of
the applicable Non-Call
Protection Buyer to each Holder of such
Period
redeem one or more Reversible Loss Series
Series of Notes in full has not been obtained,
the Optional
Redemption
Reimbursement
Amount for any such
Reversible Loss Series
Partial Optional
Currency Adjusted
Redemption due to the
Aggregate Outstanding
election by the
Any Payment Date Amount of the
Protection Buyer to
Protection Buyer Notes
redeem Protection
being redeemed
Buyer Notes
Mandatory Redemption
(other than a Mandatory
Redemption caused by
a (i) termination of the
Credit Default Swap
pursuant to which the
Protection Buyer is the
defaulting party,
(ii) termination of the
Collateral Put
Agreement pursuant to
which the Collateral Put
Provider is the
defaulting party or (iii)
termination of the Basis
Swap pursuant to which
the Basis Swap
Counterparty is the
Any Business Day Principal Proceeds
defaulting party, for
which there would be
insufficient liquidation
proceeds to pay
(a) items (i) through (iii)
of the Priority of
Payments and (b) with
respect to each of the
Class SS Notes, the
Class A Notes, the
Class B Notes and the
Class C Notes, the
Currency Adjusted
Aggregate Outstanding
Amount of each Series
of Notes of such Class
and accrued interest
thereon (if any))
Principal Proceeds
and/or delivery of
Mandatory Redemption
Collateral Securities
(other than as described Any Business Day
subject to Special
above)
Termination
Liquidation Procedure

See "Description of the Notes—Principal", "Description of the

Notes—Optional Redemption in Whole and Partial Optional

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Decrease in the Class Notional
Amount of each Class of
Notes ...........................................
Increase in the Class
Notional Amount of each
Class of Notes ............................
Redemption", "Description of the Notes—Mandatory
Redemption", "Description of the Notes—Priority of Payments"
and "Description of the Notes—The Indenture—Events of
Default".
The Class Notional Amount of each Class of Notes will be
decreased by an amount (as expressed in Dollars) equal to:
(i) on the fifth Business Day following the calculation of any
Loss Amount, if greater than zero, the lesser of (a)(i) the
aggregate Loss Amount determined on the related
Credit Default Swap Calculation Date less (ii) the Class
Notional Amount of all Classes of Notes that are
subordinated to such Class immediately prior to such
determination and (b) the Class Notional Amount of
such Class immediately prior to such determination
(such amount, the "Unscaled Credit Event Adjustment
Amount"); and
(ii) on the Payment Date immediately following the Due
Period in which such Reference Obligation Amortization
Amount is determined by the Credit Default Swap
Calculation Agent on one or more Reference
Obligation(s), if greater than zero, the lesser of (x) (A)
the aggregate Notional Principal Amount allocable on
such date less (B) the Class Notional Amount of all
Classes of Notes that are senior to such Class
immediately prior to such determination, and (y) the
Class Notional Amount of such Class immediately prior
to such determination (such amount, the "Unscaled
Notional Principal Adjustment Amount").
On any date of determination, increases and decreases to the
Class Notional Amount of any Class of Notes will be determined
by giving effect, in the following order, to the (i) aggregate Loss
Amount (if any), (ii) aggregate Reference Obligation
Reimbursement Amount (if any), and (iii) aggregate Notional
Principal Amount (if any).
See "Description of Notes—Principal".
On the Payment Date immediately following the Due Period
during which a Reference Obligation Reimbursement Amount is
determined by the Credit Default Swap Calculation Agent with
respect to one or more Reference Obligation(s), and so long as
such Reference Obligation(s) remains in the Reference Portfolio
at the time of such Reference Obligation Reimbursement, the
Class Notional Amount of each Class of Notes will be increased
by an amount (as expressed in Dollars) equal to, if greater than
zero, the lesser of (i) such Reference Obligation Reimbursement
Amount less the sum of the ICE Class Notional Amount
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 Differentials for the Classes of Notes that are senior to such
Class immediately prior to such determination, and (ii) the ICE
Class Notional Amount Differential of such Class immediately
prior to such determination (such amount, the "Unscaled
Reinstatement Adjustment Amount") (if any).

On any date of determination, increases and decreases to the

Class Notional Amount of any Class of Notes will be determined
by giving effect, in the following order, to the (i) aggregate Loss
Amount (if any), (ii) aggregate Reference Obligation
Reimbursement Amount (if any) and (iii) aggregate Notional
Principal Amount (if any).

See "Description of Notes—Principal".

Decrease in the Aggregate

USD Equivalent Outstanding
Amount of each Class
of Notes .......................................
The Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding Amount of each
Class of Notes will be decreased by an amount (as expressed in
Dollars) equal to:

(i) on the fifth Business Day following the calculation of any

Loss Amount, without paying any principal on such Class
of Notes, the product of (a) the related Unscaled Credit
Event Adjustment Amount and (b) the related Note
Scaling Factor (such amount determined under this
subclause (i), the "Credit Event Adjustment Amount");

(ii) on the Payment Date immediately following the Due

Period in which a Reference Obligation Amortization
Amount is determined by the Credit Default Swap
Calculation Agent on one or more Reference
Obligation(s), a payment of principal representing the
product of (a) the related Unscaled Notional Principal
Adjustment Amount and (b) the related Note Scaling
Factor (such amount determined under this subclause
(ii), the "Notional Principal Adjustment Amount");

(iii) on any Stated Maturity related to a Series of such Class,

after giving effect to clauses (i) and (ii) above, the
Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding Amount of each
such Series maturing on such date; and

(iv) on a Partial Optional Redemption Date, after giving effect

to clauses (i) through (iii) above, with respect to a Class
of Notes for which (A) one or more Series of such Class
is redeemed in full on such date or (B) Protection Buyer
Notes are redeemed, in each case in connection with a
Partial Optional Redemption, a payment of principal
representing the Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding
Amount of the Notes of such Class redeemed in
connection with such Partial Optional Redemption.

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 For the avoidance of doubt, with respect to a Class with more
than one Series Outstanding at such time of determination, any
pro rata allocations made on such date pursuant to subclauses
(i) through (iv) above will be based on the Aggregate USD
Equivalent Outstanding Amount of each applicable Series of
such Class, as expressed in Dollars.

On any date of determination, increases and decreases to the

Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding Amount of any Class of
Notes will be determined by giving effect, in the following order,
to (i) the aggregate related Unscaled Credit Event Adjustment
Amount (if any), (ii) the aggregate related Unscaled
Reinstatement Adjustment Amount (if any) and (iii) the aggregate
related Unscaled Notional Principal Adjustment Amount (if any).

See "Description of Notes—Principal".

Increase in the Aggregate

USD Equivalent Outstanding
Amount of each Class
of Notes ........................................
The Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding Amount of each
Class of Notes will be increased by an amount (as expressed in
Dollars) equal to:

(i) on the Payment Date immediately following the Due

Period during which a Reference Obligation
Reimbursement Amount is determined by the Credit
Default Swap Calculation Agent (with the related
Currency Adjusted Reinstatement Adjustment Amount
(other than with respect to that portion of Reference
Obligation Repayment Amount which will be applied to
make principal payments on the Notes on such Payment
Date) to be invested in Collateral Securities, or pending
such investment, in Eligible Investments, as described
under "—The Collateral Securities"), the product of (a)
the related Unscaled Reinstatement Adjustment Amount
and (b) the related Note Scaling Factor with respect to
such Class of Notes (such amount, the "Reinstatement
Adjustment Amount"); provided that the Aggregate
USD Equivalent Outstanding Amount of each Class of
Notes may only be increased by an amount less than or
equal to the ICE Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding
Amount Differential of such Class; and

(ii) on any day on which additional Notes of such Class are

issued, the principal amount of such additional issuance
(or the USD Equivalent of such principal amount if issued
in an Approved Currency other than Dollars).

For the avoidance of doubt, with respect to a Class with more

than one Series Outstanding at such time of determination, any
pro rata allocations made on such date pursuant to subclause (i)
above will be based on the Aggregate USD Equivalent
Outstanding Amount of each Series of such Class, as expressed
in Dollars.

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 See "Description of Notes—Principal".

Decrease in the Currency Adjusted

Aggregate Outstanding Amount
of each Series of Notes ........... The Currency Adjusted Aggregate Outstanding Amount of any
Series of Notes will be decreased, with respect to (A) any event
described under clauses (i) and (ii) of "—Decrease in the
Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding Amount of each Class
of Notes", by an amount equal to the quotient of (a) such Notes'
allocation of any related Credit Event Adjustment Amount or
Notional Principal Adjustment Amount, as applicable, divided by
(b) the Applicable Series Foreign Exchange Rate (such quotient,
the "Currency Adjusted Credit Event Adjustment Amount" or
the "Currency Adjusted Notional Principal Adjustment
Amount", as applicable), (B) on the Stated Maturity with respect
to a Series of Notes, the Currency Adjusted Aggregate
Outstanding Amount of such Notes maturing on such date, after
giving effect to any reductions pursuant to subclause (A) above
and (C) a Partial Optional Redemption of such Notes, by the
Currency Adjusted Aggregate Outstanding Amount of such
Notes, after giving effect to any reductions pursuant to
subclauses (A) and (B) above.

Increase in the Currency Adjusted

Aggregate Outstanding Amount
of each Series of Notes ............
The Currency Adjusted Aggregate Outstanding Amount of any
Series of Notes will be increased, with respect to any event
described under clause (i) of "—Increase in the Aggregate USD
Equivalent Outstanding Amount of each Class of Notes", by an
amount equal to the quotient of (a) such Notes' allocation of any
related Reinstatement Adjustment Amount divided by (b) the
Applicable Series Foreign Exchange Rate (such quotient, the
"Currency Adjusted Reinstatement Adjustment Amount").

Cancellation of Notes ................. A Class of Notes will be deemed to be cancelled and no longer
Outstanding on the date that the ICE Class Notional Amount of
such Class has been reduced to zero.

The Credit Default Swap

Credit Default Swap ....................
On or prior to the Closing Date, the Issuer will enter into a credit
default swap transaction (the "Credit Default Swap") with
Goldman Sachs Capital Markets, L.P. (in such capacity, the
"Protection Buyer") pursuant to which the Issuer will sell credit
protection to the Protection Buyer with respect to a portfolio of
Reference Obligations consisting of RMBS.

Documentation ............................ The Credit Default Swap will be documented by a confirmation

that will be governed by, form part of and be subject to a 1992
Master Agreement (Multicurrency-Cross Border) (the "ISDA
Master Agreement") published by the International Swaps and
Derivatives Association, Inc. ("ISDA"), and Schedule thereto.
The definitions and provisions of the ISDA Credit Derivatives
Definitions will be incorporated into the Credit Default Swap by
reference (as supplemented by the May 2003 Supplement to
such definitions published by ISDA), subject to certain

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Reference Portfolio .....................
Modification of the
Reference Portfolio .................
Credit Events ..............................
Conditions to Settlement............
Notifying Party.............................
Credit Default Swap
Calculation Agent.....................
Settlement Method ......................
amendments as set out in the Credit Default Swap. The Credit
Default Swap will be governed by New York law.
On the Closing Date, it is expected that the Credit Default Swap
will reference 90 Reference Obligations (collectively, the
"Reference Portfolio"). See Schedule A.
The Protection Buyer is not required to have any credit exposure
to any Reference Entity or any Reference Obligation.
The Reference Portfolio is static and no replacement Reference
Obligations may be included in the Reference Portfolio.
Following the redemption or amortization in full of a Reference
Obligation, the Reference Obligation that has been redeemed or
amortized in full, will be removed from the Reference Portfolio.
Subject to the foregoing, if the Reference Obligation Notional
Amount of a Reference Obligation that suffered one or more
Credit Events is reduced to zero at any time on or prior to the
Scheduled Termination Date and remains at zero for a period of
one calendar year, such Reference Obligation shall be removed
from the Reference Portfolio as of the last day of such one
calendar year period; provided that, if such Reference Obligation
that suffered one or more Credit Events experiences a
Reference Obligation Reimbursement for which the Reference
Obligation Repayment Amount equals the ICE Reference
Obligation Notional Amount Differential of such Reference
Obligation immediately prior to such determination, the
Reference Obligation shall be removed from the Reference
Portfolio immediately following the determination of such
Reference Obligation Repayment Amount by the Credit Default
Swap Calculation Agent.
The following Credit Events (each a "Credit Event") shall apply
with respect to each Reference Obligation:
(i) Failure to Pay Principal; or
(ii) Writedown.
See "The Credit Default Swap—Credit Events".
The "Conditions to Settlement" will be satisfied upon delivery
to the Issuer and the Trustee of a Credit Event Notice and a
Notice of Publicly Available Information.
The Protection Buyer.
Goldman Sachs Capital Markets, L.P. will be the calculation
agent (in this capacity the "Credit Default Swap Calculation
Agent") under the Credit Default Swap.
Cash.
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Loss Amount ...............................
Cash Settlement Amount ...........
Reimbursement following
a Credit Event ...........................
Credit Default Swap
Early Termination.....................
On the Business Day on which the Protection Buyer satisfied the
Conditions to Settlement (in each case, a "Credit Default Swap
Calculation Date"), the Credit Default Swap Calculation Agent
will determine the loss amount (a "Loss Amount") with respect
to the related Credit Event as follows:
(i) with respect to a Writedown, the Loss Amount will be an
amount equal to the related Writedown Amount; and
(ii) with respect to a Failure to Pay Principal, the Loss
Amount will be an amount equal to the related Principal
Shortfall Amount.
On the fifth Business Day following a Credit Default Swap
Calculation Date (a "Credit Default Swap Settlement Date"),
subject to the provision described in the following paragraph, the
Issuer will pay to the Protection Buyer an amount (a "Cash
Settlement Amount") equal to the aggregate of any Currency
Adjusted Credit Event Adjustment Amounts determined on such
day payable in the currencies of such Currency Adjusted Credit
Event Adjustment Amounts.
Pursuant to the terms of the Credit Default Swap, if the
liquidation proceeds of Eligible Investments and Collateral
Securities would have been sufficient to pay a Cash Settlement
Amount had such Collateral (other than Put Excluded Collateral)
been liquidated at least at 100% of par (instead of below 100%
of par), the Issuer will be deemed to have paid such Cash
Settlement Amount in full upon the Protection Buyer's receipt of
the actual related liquidation proceeds.
See "The Credit Default Swap—Payments".
If, after the occurrence of a Credit Event, a Reference Obligation
Reimbursement occurs with respect to the related Reference
Obligation, and so long as such Reference Obligation remains in
the Reference Portfolio at the time of such Reference Obligation
Reimbursement, the Protection Buyer will pay to the Issuer, on
the Payment Date immediately following the Due Period during
which the related Reference Obligation Reimbursement Amount
is determined by the Credit Default Swap Calculation Agent, an
amount equal to the aggregate of:
(i) the Currency Adjusted Reinstatement Adjustment
Amounts payable on such date; and
(ii) the ICE Currency Adjusted Interest Reimbursement
Amounts payable on such date.
The Credit Default Swap may be terminated by the Issuer or by
the Protection Buyer ("Credit Default Swap Early
Termination") at the option of the non-defaulting or non-affected
party, as applicable, upon the occurrence of a Credit Default
Swap Event of Default or a Credit Default Swap Termination
Event. Upon the Trustee becoming aware of the occurrence of
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The Collateral Securities
The Initial Collateral Securities...
Supplemental Collateral Securities
Substitution ..............................
Purchase of Supplemental
Collateral Securities..............
any event that gives rise to the right of the Issuer to terminate the
Credit Default Swap, the Basis Swap or the Collateral Put
Agreement, the Trustee or the Issuing and Paying Agent, as
applicable, will as promptly as practicable notify the Noteholders
of such event and will terminate any such agreement on behalf
of the Issuer at the direction of (i) in the case of the Credit
Default Swap or the Basis Swap, a Majority of the Aggregate
USD Equivalent Outstanding Amount of the Notes and (ii) in the
case of the Collateral Put Agreement, 100% of the Aggregate
USD Equivalent Outstanding Amount of the Notes, in each case
voting as a single class. In connection with any Noteholder vote
to terminate the Collateral Put Agreement, any Notes held by or
on behalf of the Collateral Put Provider or any of its Affiliates will
have no voting rights and will be deemed not to be Outstanding
in connection with any such vote.
See "The Credit Default Swap—Credit Default Swap Early
Termination".
On the Closing Date, the Issuer will use part of the proceeds of
the offering to purchase at least $192,000,000 principal amount
of Collateral Securities and Eligible Investments selected by the
Protection Buyer as described in "The Collateral Securities—The
Initial Collateral Securities" (including the USD Equivalent of the
Notes denominated in Approved Currencies other than Dollars);
provided that, for each Approved Currency, the aggregate
principal amount of Collateral Securities and Eligible Investments
denominated in such Approved Currency and purchased with the
proceeds of the offering will equal or exceed the Currency
Adjusted Aggregate Outstanding Amount of Notes denominated
in such Approved Currency on the Closing Date.
Any Noteholder may request that the Issuer substitute one or
more Collateral Securities in accordance with the terms of the
Indenture.
See "Collateral Securities—Substitution of Collateral Securities".
Upon or subsequent to:
(i) the redemption or amortization, in whole or in part, of a
Collateral Security (an "Amortized Collateral Security"
and the principal amount of such redemption or
amortization, the "Collateral Security Amortization
Amount"),
(ii) the additional issuance of Notes from time to time on any
Payment Date after the Closing Date (the principal
amount of such issuance, the "Additional Issuance
Principal Amount"),
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(iii) the receipt of Disposition Proceeds in connection with
the liquidation of any principal amount of a Collateral
Security in excess of the amount necessary to pay any
Cash Settlement Amount, Currency Adjusted Notional
Principal Adjustment Amount or in connection with a
Partial Optional Redemption or a Stated Maturity (for the
avoidance of doubt, excluding any Excess Disposition
Proceeds) (such excess principal amount, the "Excess
Principal Amount"), or

(iv) the Issuer's receipt of a Currency Adjusted

Reinstatement Adjustment
respect to that portion of
Repayment Amount which
principal payments on the
Date),
Amount (other than with
any Reference Obligation
shall be applied to make
Notes on such Payment

the Protection Buyer may, in its sole discretion, direct the Issuer
to purchase (and the Issuer shall so purchase) one or more
replacement Collateral Securities or additional Collateral
Securities (together, the "Supplemental Collateral Securities"),
as the case may be, subject to (a) the Collateral Security
Eligibility Criteria, (b) the Collateral Weighted Average Life Test
and (c) the Collateral Security Quantity Constraint (in each case
as confirmed by the Collateral Administrator based on
information and calculations supplied by the Credit Default Swap
Calculation Agent);

provided that (1) in the case of clauses (i) and (iii) above, such
Supplemental Collateral Securities will be denominated in the
same Approved Currency as the Collateral Security that has
been amortized, redeemed, or otherwise disposed of and (2) in
the case of clauses (ii) and (iv) above, such Supplemental
Collateral Securities will be denominated in the same currency
as such Notes that are issued or reinstated. See "The Collateral
Securities—Supplemental Collateral Securities". Pending any
such reinvestment, the Issuer will invest the Collateral Security
Amortization Amount, Additional Issuance Principal Amount,
Excess Principal Amount or Currency Adjusted Reinstatement
Adjustment Amount, as the case may be, in Eligible Investments.

If the Issuer liquidates a Collateral Security in order to pay a

Cash Settlement Amount, a Currency Adjusted Notional Principal
Adjustment Amount or in connection with a Partial Optional
Redemption or a Stated Maturity, as the case may be, and the
Issuer receives Disposition Proceeds in respect of such
Collateral Security which exceed 100% of the principal amount of
such Collateral Security (the excess proceeds described above,
excluding any accrued and unpaid interest, "Excess
Disposition Proceeds"), the Protection Buyer may, in its sole
discretion, direct the Issuer to use such Excess Disposition
Proceeds to purchase (and the Issuer shall so purchase) one or
more Supplemental Collateral Securities in any Approved
Currency, subject to clauses (iv), (v) and (vii) through (xiii) of the
Collateral Security Eligibility Criteria (as confirmed by the
Collateral Administrator based on information and calculations
supplied by the Credit Default Swap Calculation Agent). See

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 "The Collateral Securities—Supplemental Collateral Securities".
Pending any such reinvestment, the Issuer will invest such
Excess Disposition Proceeds in Eligible Investments.

Liquidation of Collateral
Securities .................................. The Collateral Securities will only be liquidated in connection
with the events described below:

(i) on a Credit Default Swap Calculation Date, the Issuer or

the Trustee will notify the Collateral Disposal Agent to
liquidate Collateral Securities in an amount (assuming
that the Issuer will receive at least 100% of par for such
Collateral Securities in any such liquidation, other than
Put Excluded Collateral) that, when added to the
proceeds from the liquidation of any Eligible Investments
(assuming that the Issuer will receive at least 100% of
par for such Eligible Investments, other than Put
Excluded Collateral), would be sufficient to pay the
Protection Buyer the Cash Settlement Amount on the
related Credit Default Swap Settlement Date;
(ii) five Business Days prior to the Payment Date
immediately following the Due Period in which a
Reference Obligation Amortization Amount is
determined, in each case by the Credit Default Swap
Calculation Agent on one or more Reference
Obligation(s), if any Currency Adjusted Notional Principal
Adjustment Amount will be paid to any Noteholders by
the Issuer on the related Payment Date, the Issuer or the
Trustee will notify the Collateral Disposal Agent to
liquidate Collateral Securities in an amount (assuming
that the Issuer will receive at least 100% of par for such
Collateral Securities in any such liquidation, other than in
connection with any Put Excluded Collateral) that, when
added to the proceeds from the liquidation of any Eligible
Investments (assuming that the Issuer will receive at
least 100% of par for such Eligible Investments, other
than Put Excluded Collateral), would be sufficient to pay
to the applicable Noteholders such Currency Adjusted
Notional Principal Adjustment Amount on the related
Payment Date (provided that if the Issuer will not receive
at least 100% of par for a Selected Collateral Security,
such Selected Collateral Security (other than Put
Excluded Collateral) will not be liquidated but the
Trustee will instead deliver such Selected Collateral
Security to the Collateral Put Provider in exchange for
the payment by the Collateral Put Provider to the Issuer
of an amount equal to a price of 100% for any such
Selected Collateral Security, plus accrued and unpaid
interest thereon);

(iii) after the occurrence and continuation of an Event of

Default, if the Trustee is directed to liquidate the
Collateral Securities in accordance with the terms of the

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 Indenture, the Trustee will notify the Collateral Disposal
Agent to liquidate all Collateral Securities;

(iv) in connection with any Optional Redemption in Whole,

the Issuer or the Trustee will notify the Collateral
Disposal Agent to liquidate all Collateral Securities
(provided that if the Issuer will not receive at least 100%
of par for a Selected Collateral Security, such Selected
Collateral Security (other than Put Excluded Collateral)
will not be liquidated but the Trustee will instead deliver
such Selected Collateral Security to the Collateral Put
Provider in exchange for the payment by the Collateral
Put Provider to the Issuer of an amount equal to 100% of
par for such Selected Collateral Security, plus accrued
and unpaid interest thereon);

(v) in connection with any Partial Optional Redemption, the

Issuer or the Trustee will notify the Collateral Disposal
Agent to liquidate Collateral Securities in an amount
(assuming that the Issuer will receive at least 100% of
par for such Collateral Securities in any such liquidation,
other than Put Excluded Collateral) that, when added to
the proceeds from the liquidation of any Eligible
Investments (assuming that the Issuer will receive at
least 100% of par for such Eligible Investments, other
than Put Excluded Collateral), would be sufficient to pay
to the applicable Noteholders the principal amount of
such Notes redeemed in connection with such Partial
Optional Redemption (provided that if the Issuer will not
receive at least 100% of par for a Selected Collateral
Security, such Selected Collateral Security (other than
Put Excluded Collateral) will not be liquidated but the
Trustee will instead deliver such Selected Collateral
Security to the Collateral Put Provider in exchange for
the payment by the Collateral Put Provider to the Issuer
of an amount equal to 100% of par for such Selected
Collateral Security, plus accrued and unpaid interest
thereon);

(vi) in connection with a Mandatory Redemption other than a

Mandatory Redemption caused by a (a) termination of
the Credit Default Swap pursuant to which the Protection
Buyer is the defaulting party, (b) termination of the
Collateral Put Agreement pursuant to which the
Collateral Put Provider is the defaulting party or (c)
termination of the Basis Swap pursuant to which the
Basis Swap Counterparty is the defaulting party, the
Issuer or the Trustee will notify the Collateral Disposal
Agent to liquidate all Collateral Securities;

(vii) in connection with a Mandatory Redemption other than

as described in subclause (vi) above, Collateral
Securities will be selected for liquidation and/or delivery
to Noteholders pursuant to the Special Termination
Liquidation Procedure;

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 (viii) in connection with the Stated Maturity of any Series of
Notes, the Issuer or Trustee will notify the Collateral
Disposal Agent to liquidate Collateral Securities in an
amount (assuming that the Issuer will receive at least
100% of par for such Collateral Securities in any such
liquidation, other than Put Excluded Collateral) that,
when added to the proceeds from the liquidation of any
Eligible Investments (assuming that the Issuer will
receive at least 100% of par for such Eligible
Investments, other than Put Excluded Collateral), would
be sufficient to pay the applicable Noteholders the
principal amount of such Notes maturing on the related
Stated Maturity (provided that if the Issuer will not
receive at least 100% of par for a Selected Collateral
Security, such Selected Collateral Security (other than
Put Excluded Collateral) will not be liquidated but the
Trustee will instead deliver such Selected Collateral
Security to the Collateral Put Provider in exchange for
the payment by the Collateral Put Provider to the Issuer
of an amount equal to 100% of par for such Selected
Collateral Security, plus accrued and unpaid interest
thereon); and

(ix) in connection with the satisfaction of the Replacement

Counterparty Procedures, the Issuer, or the Trustee on
behalf of the Issuer, will notify the Collateral Disposal
Agent to liquidate all Collateral Securities.

Determination of Compliance
of Reference Obligations and
Collateral Securities with
the Requirements under the
Credit Default Swap and
Certain Calculations pursuant
to the Indenture and the
Credit Default Swap .............. The Credit Default Swap Calculation Agent will supply
information and calculations to (i) the Collateral Administrator for
use in the Collateral Administrator's confirmation of compliance
of the Collateral (after the proposed addition of a Collateral
Security) with any of the Collateral Security Eligibility Criteria,
the Collateral Weighted Average Life Test and the Collateral
Security Quantity Constraint, and (ii) the Trustee for use in the
Trustee's confirmation of the BIE Collateral Security Eligibility
Criteria.

To the extent there is any difference between any of the

Collateral Administrator's or the Trustee's (as the case may be)
and the Credit Default Swap Calculation Agent's determination of
the satisfaction of any of the Collateral Security Eligibility Criteria,
the Collateral Weighted Average Life Test or the Collateral
Security Quantity Constraint, the Collateral Administrator will use
commercially reasonable efforts to resolve such difference.

For the avoidance of doubt, the obligations of the Collateral

Administrator under the Collateral Administration Agreement are

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 solely the obligations of the Collateral Administrator and not
those of the Credit Default Swap Calculation Agent, the
Protection Buyer or any of its Affiliates.

The Basis Swap

The Basis Swap .......................... On or prior to the Closing Date, the Issuer will enter into a basis
swap transaction (the "Basis Swap") with Goldman Sachs
Capital Markets, L.P. (in such capacity, the "Basis Swap
Counterparty").

Terms........................................... On each Payment Date, the Issuer will pay to the Basis Swap
Counterparty an amount (the "Basis Swap Payment") equal to
the Collateral Interest Amount.

"Collateral Interest Amount" means, with respect to any

Payment Date (including the Optional Redemption Date and the
Stated Maturity) or the Mandatory Redemption Date, without
duplication (i) all interest payments that are scheduled to be paid
by obligors of Collateral in accordance with the Underlying
Instruments of such Collateral during the preceding Due Period,
plus (ii) all amendment and waiver fees, late payment fees,
make-whole premiums and other fees that are either (a)
scheduled to be paid by obligors of Collateral during the
preceding Due Period or (b) obligors of such Collateral have
agreed to pay to holders of such Collateral during the preceding
Due Period, plus (iii) all accrued and unpaid amounts described
in subclause (i) and (ii) above that a buyer of such Collateral has
agreed to pay to the Issuer upon the sale of such Collateral
during the preceding Due Period, less any Purchased Accrued
Interest Amount that the Issuer used in connection with the
purchase of a Supplemental Collateral Security during the
preceding Due Period, which in each of clauses (i) through (iii)
above, for the avoidance of doubt, includes (a) amounts actually
received by the Issuer and (b) amounts due and payable to the
Issuer but not received by the Issuer.

On each Payment Date, the Basis Swap Counterparty will pay to

the Issuer the Monthly Basis Swap Payment.

See "The Basis Swap" and "Description of the Notes—Priority of

Payments—Interest Proceeds".

The Collateral Put Agreement

The Collateral Put

Agreement................................ On or prior to the Closing Date, the Issuer will enter into a put
agreement (the "Collateral Put Agreement") with Goldman
Sachs International ("GSI" or in such capacity, the "Collateral
Put Provider").

Terms........................................... With respect to the Issuer's liquidation of Collateral (other than

Put Excluded Collateral) in connection with (i) the payment of
any Currency Adjusted Notional Principal Adjustment Amount by
the Issuer to the applicable Noteholders, (ii) an Optional
Redemption in Whole or a Partial Optional Redemption or (iii) a
Stated Maturity of any Series of Notes, if (x) the Collateral

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The Collateral Disposal Agreement
The Collateral Disposal
Agreement................................
Terms..........................................
Additional Issuance ......................
Governing Law ..............................
Disposal Agent is unable to obtain at least 100% of par for a
Collateral Security and/or (y) the Trustee is unable to obtain at
least 100% of par for Eligible Investments (in each case (i) other
than Put Excluded Collateral and (ii) excluding any accrued and
unpaid interest), the Collateral Disposal Agent will inform the
Trustee and the Issuer (in the case of (x) above) and the Trustee
will inform the Issuer (in the case of (y) above). The Trustee will
then, on behalf of the Issuer, exercise the Issuer's rights under
the Collateral Put Agreement pursuant to which the Trustee will
deliver such Collateral (other than Put Excluded Collateral) to the
Collateral Put Provider in exchange for the payment by the
Collateral Put Provider of an amount equal to 100% of par for
such Collateral (plus accrued and unpaid interest).
See "The Collateral Put Agreement".
On or prior to the Closing Date, the Issuer will enter into a
collateral disposal agreement (the "Collateral Disposal
Agreement") with Goldman, Sachs & Co. (in such capacity, the
"Collateral Disposal Agent").
Pursuant to the terms of the Collateral Disposal Agreement, the
Collateral Disposal Agent will (i) subject to subclause (iii) below
in connection with any partial liquidation of the portfolio of
Collateral Securities, choose the Selected Collateral Securities to
be liquidated (provided that any such Selected Collateral
Securities will be denominated in the same currency as the
Notes, the Currency Adjusted Aggregate Outstanding Amount of
which is reduced by the related Credit Event Adjustment
Amount, Notional Principal Adjustment Amount, Partial Optional
Redemption or Stated Maturity), (ii) in connection with any
liquidation of any Collateral Security, solicit bids on behalf of the
Issuer and (iii) in connection with any liquidation of Collateral
Securities as described in subclause (vii) under "—The Collateral
Securities—Liquidation of Collateral Securities", perform the acts
described under "Description of the Notes—Mandatory
Redemption", including, but not limited to, those acts described
in the Special Termination Liquidation Procedure.
The Notes of any Class may be issued from time to time
following the Closing Date. See "Description of the Notes—The
Indenture—Additional Issuance" and "Description of the Notes—
The Issuing and Paying Agency Agreement—Additional
Issuance".
The Co-Issued Notes, the Indenture, the Issuing and Paying
Agency Agreement, the Credit Default Swap, the Basis Swap,
the Collateral Put Agreement, the Collateral Disposal Agreement
and the Portfolio Selection Agreement will be governed by, and
construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York.
The Issuer Notes, the terms and conditions of the Issuer Notes
(as set forth in the Issuing and Paying Agency Agreement) and
each Deed of Covenant will be governed by, and construed in
accordance with, the laws of the Cayman Islands.
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Listing and Trading....................... There is no established trading market for the Notes. Application
will be made to admit the Notes on a stock exchange of the
Issuer's choice, if practicable. There can be no assurance that
such admission will be sought, granted or maintained. See
"Listing and General Information".

Tax Status ...................................... See "Income Tax Considerations".

ERISA Considerations .................. See "ERISA Considerations".

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 RISK FACTORS

Prior to making an investment decision, prospective investors should carefully consider, in

addition to the matters set forth elsewhere in this Offering Circular, the following factors:

Limited Liquidity and Restrictions on Transfer. There is currently no market for the Notes.
Although the Initial Purchaser has advised the Issuers that it intends to make a market in the Notes, the
Initial Purchaser is not obligated to do so, and any such market-making with respect to the Notes may be
discontinued at any time without notice. There can be no assurance that any secondary market for any of
the Notes will develop, or, if a secondary market does develop, that it will provide the Holders of such
Notes with liquidity of investment or that it will continue for the life of such Notes. Consequently, a
purchaser must be prepared to hold the Notes for an indefinite period of time or until Stated Maturity. In
addition, no sale, assignment, participation, pledge or transfer of the Notes may be effected if, among
other things, it would require any of the Issuer, the Co-Issuer or any of their officers or directors to register
under, or otherwise be subject to the provisions of, the Investment Company Act or any other similar
legislation or regulatory action. Furthermore, the Notes will not be registered under the Securities Act or
any state securities laws, and the Issuer has no plans, and is under no obligation, to register the Notes
under the Securities Act. The Notes are subject to certain transfer restrictions and can be transferred
only to certain transferees as described herein under "Transfer Restrictions". Such restrictions on the
transfer of the Notes may further limit their liquidity. See "Transfer Restrictions". Application will be made
to list the Notes on a stock exchange of the Issuer's choice, if practicable, but there can be no assurance
that such admission will be sought, granted or maintained.

Limited Recourse Obligations. The Co-Issued Notes will be limited recourse obligations of the
Issuers and the Issuer Notes will be limited recourse obligations of the Issuer, payable solely from the
Issuer Assets pledged by the Issuer to secure the Notes. None of the Noteholders, the Initial Purchaser,
the Protection Buyer, the Basis Swap Counterparty, the Collateral Put Provider, the Collateral Disposal
Agent, the Portfolio Selection Agent, the Trustee, the Issuing and Paying Agent, the Administrator, the
Share Trustee or any affiliates of any of the foregoing or the Issuers' affiliates or any other person or
entity will be obligated to make payments on the Notes. Consequently, Holders of the Notes must rely
solely on distributions on the Issuer Assets pledged to secure the Notes for the payment of principal and
interest thereon. If distributions on the Issuer Assets are insufficient to make payments on the Notes, no
other assets (and, in particular, no assets of the Noteholders, the Initial Purchaser, the Protection Buyer,
the Basis Swap Counterparty, the Collateral Put Provider, the Collateral Disposal Agent, the Portfolio
Selection Agent, the Trustee, the Issuing and Paying Agent, the Administrator, the Share Trustee or any
affiliates of any of the foregoing) will be available for payment of the deficiency and following realization of
the Issuer Assets pledged to secure the Notes, the obligations of the Issuers to pay such deficiency shall
be extinguished and shall not thereafter revive. Each Holder of a Note by its acceptance of such Note will
agree or be deemed to have agreed not to take any action or institute any proceedings against the
Issuers under any insolvency law applicable to the Issuers or which would be likely to cause the Issuers
to be subject to, or to seek the protection of, any insolvency law applicable to the Issuers, subject to
certain limited exceptions.

Subordination of the Notes. The rights of the Holders of the Notes with respect to the Issuer
Assets will be subject to prior claims of the Trustee, the Issuing and Paying Agent, the Portfolio Selection
Agent, the Protection Buyer, the Basis Swap Counterparty and the Collateral Put Provider, and may be
subject to the claims of any other creditor of the Issuer that is entitled to priority as a matter of law or by
virtue of any nonconsensual lien that such creditor has on the Issuer Assets or pursuant to the Priority of
Payments.

The Class A-1 Notes are subordinated to the Class SS Notes, Class A-2 Notes are subordinated
to the Class A-1 Notes, the Class B Notes are subordinated to the Class A-2 Notes, the Class C Notes
are subordinated to the Class B Notes, the Class D Notes are subordinated to the Class C Notes and the
Class FL Notes are subordinated to the Class D Notes, in each case as described under "Summary—

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Notes—Status and Subordination". No payments of interest from Interest Proceeds will be made on any
Class of Notes on any Payment Date until current and defaulted interest on the Notes of each Class to
which such Class is subordinated has been paid, and no payments of principal will be made on any such
Class of Notes (i) on any Payment Date or (ii) any other Business Day on which payments of Currency
Adjusted Notional Principal Adjustment Amounts are paid by the Issuer to the Noteholders, until principal
of the Notes of each Class to which such Class is subordinated has been paid in accordance with the
Priority of Payments described herein. See "Description of the Notes—Priority of Payments".

In addition, if an Event of Default occurs, a Majority of the Aggregate USD Equivalent

Outstanding Amount of the Notes voting as a single class will be entitled to determine the remedies to be
exercised under the Indenture including the sale and liquidation of the Collateral in accordance with the
procedures set forth in the Indenture. Remedies pursued by a Majority of the Aggregate USD Equivalent
Outstanding Amount of the Notes voting as a single class could be adverse to the interests of the Holders
of a particular Class or Classes of Notes. See "Description of the Notes—The Indenture—Events of
Default".

Mandatory Redemption and the Special Termination Liquidation Procedure. If a Mandatory

Redemption occurs and the Special Termination Liquidation Procedure is applied, the Holders of the
Class SS Notes, the Class A Notes, the Class B Notes and the Class C Notes voting as a single class will
be entitled to determine whether Collateral Securities allocated to such Classes of Notes will be liquidated
or delivered to such Noteholders in accordance with the Special Termination Liquidation Procedure. With
respect to any of the Class SS Notes, the Class A Notes, the Class B Notes and the Class C Notes, such
determination through voting as a single class could be adverse to the interests of the Holders of the
Classes of Notes subordinated to such senior Classes, as the case may be, as Holders of any such
senior Classes of Notes may elect to receive Collateral Securities with a market value in excess of the
Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding Amount of such senior Classes of Notes (plus accrued and
unpaid interest thereon) rather than have the Collateral Securities allocated to such senior Classes
liquidated, which would allow Holders of subordinated Classes of Notes to benefit from the liquidation of
such Collateral Securities at a premium. See "Description of the Notes—Mandatory Redemption".

Leverage. The Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding Amount of the Notes will be
$192,000,000 on the Closing Date (including, for the avoidance of doubt, the USD Equivalent of the
Notes denominated in Approved Currencies other than Dollars). However, the Reference Portfolio
Notional Amount will equal $2,000,000,000 on the Closing Date, which amount represents the aggregate
Reference Obligation Notional Amount on the Closing Date. Through the Credit Default Swap, investors
in the Notes will be effectively providing the Protection Buyer loss protection with respect to each
Reference Obligation up to the Reference Obligation Notional Amount of such Reference Obligation.
Losses incurred will be borne by the Noteholders. Since the Reference Portfolio Notional Amount for the
Reference Portfolio exceeds the Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding Amount of the Notes, investors
in the Notes are providing such loss protection to the Protection Buyer on a leveraged basis.

Volatility. Because investors in the Notes are providing loss protection to the Protection Buyer on
a leveraged basis, the market value of the Notes may be subject to changes that are greater than the
changes in market value that might occur to the Reference Portfolio. The market value of the Notes may
vary over time and could be significantly less than par (or even zero) in certain circumstances.

Credit Linkage of the Notes. The Credit Default Swap will be linked to the credit of the Reference
Entities. The amount payable in respect of principal of the Notes will depend upon, among other factors,
whether and to the extent Credit Events have occurred under the Credit Default Swap. Under the Credit
Default Swap, upon the occurrence of a Credit Event and the satisfaction of the Conditions to Settlement,
the Issuer will be obligated to pay the Protection Buyer a Cash Settlement Amount in an amount equal to
any Currency Adjusted Credit Event Adjustment Amounts. Any Cash Settlement Amount paid by the
Issuer will reduce the Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding Amount of the Notes (in reverse order of

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seniority). See "Summary⎯Notes—Decrease in the Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding Amount of
each Class of Notes". Except in the limited circumstances as described under "Summary⎯Notes—
Increase in the Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding Amount of each Class of Notes", a decrease in
the Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding Amount of the Notes will be permanent and irreversible and
the Noteholders will never receive a payment of principal in the amount of such decrease and from and
after the date of such decrease, no interest will accrue on the amount of such decrease. See "—
Subordination of the Notes" and "Description of the Notes—Priority of Payments".

Cash Available to Make Payments on the Notes. The ability of the Issuer to make payments on
the Notes will depend primarily on several factors. To the extent (i) one or more Credit Events occur, (ii)
the Protection Buyer, the Basis Swap Counterparty, the Collateral Put Provider or the Collateral Disposal
Agent fails to perform its obligations or (iii) there is a default in payments due in respect of any Collateral,
the amount of available cash to make payments on the Notes in accordance with the Priority of Payments
will be reduced. In addition, in the event that an Event of Default occurs in respect of the Notes or on the
Mandatory Redemption Date, the Issuer may not be able to pay the principal of the Notes as a result of
(a) paying unpaid Credit Default Swap Termination Payments, if any, owing to the Protection Buyer, (b)
paying unpaid Basis Swap Termination Payments, if any, owing to the Basis Swap Counterparty, (c)
amounts owed to the Collateral Put Provider pursuant to the Collateral Put Agreement and (d) the then
applicable market value of the Collateral Securities being less than their principal amount. In the case of
a Mandatory Redemption, the Holders of any subordinated Class of Notes could be adversely affected as
described under "—Mandatory Redemption and the Special Termination Liquidation Procedure". See
"Description of the Notes—Mandatory Redemption".

Retention of a Portfolio Selection Agent. The Issuer will retain a portfolio selection agent to select
the Initial Reference Portfolio, but following the Closing Date the Reference Portfolio will be static, subject
to modification only in connection with the amortization of the Reference Portfolio. The Portfolio Selection
Agent will not provide any other services to the Issuer or act as the "collateral manager" for the Collateral.
The Portfolio Selection Agent will not have any fiduciary duties or other duties to the Issuer or to the
holders of the Notes and will not have any ability to direct the Trustee to dispose of any items of
Collateral.

Interest Payments Dependent Primarily upon the Protection Buyer's Performance under the
Credit Default Swap and the Basis Swap Counterparty's Performance under the Basis Swap. Payments
made by the Protection Buyer under the Credit Default Swap and payments made by the Basis Swap
Counterparty under the Basis Swap are the Issuer's primary sources of funds to make interest payments
on the Notes. Since the ability of the Issuer to make interest payments on the Notes prior to the
occurrence of a Credit Default Swap Early Termination or a Basis Swap Early Termination will be
dependent on its receipt of payments from the Protection Buyer under the Credit Default Swap and the
Basis Swap Counterparty under the Basis Swap, the Noteholders are relying on the Protection Buyer to
perform its obligations under the Credit Default Swap and the Basis Swap Counterparty to perform its
obligations under the Basis Swap. Accordingly, if a Credit Default Swap Early Termination or a Basis
Swap Early Termination occurs prior to a Payment Date, the Issuer may not have sufficient funds to make
interest payments on all Classes of Notes.

The insolvency of the Protection Buyer will be a Credit Default Swap Event of Default under the
Credit Default Swap. In the event of the insolvency of the Protection Buyer, the Issuer will be treated as a
general creditor of the Protection Buyer. Additionally, certain events with respect to a Credit Default
Swap Early Termination (which can occur due to the insolvency of the Protection Buyer) will result in a
Mandatory Redemption. Upon the occurrence of a Mandatory Redemption, the Trustee will liquidate all
or a portion of the Collateral and will make any payments due to the Protection Buyer pursuant to the
Credit Default Swap (other than a Protection Buyer Default Termination Payment), the Basis Swap
Counterparty pursuant to the Basis Swap (other than a Basis Swap Counterparty Default Termination
Payment) and the Collateral Put Provider pursuant to the Collateral Put Agreement prior to making

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payments to the Noteholders. Under such circumstances, Noteholders may not receive sufficient funds to
repay the principal of the Notes and, as a result, Noteholders should expect to lose a substantial part, if
not all, of their principal investment in the Notes and to receive no interest on the Notes. In addition, in
the case of a Mandatory Redemption, the Holders of any subordinated Class of Notes could be adversely
affected as described under "—Mandatory Redemption and the Special Termination Liquidation
Procedure". See "Description of the Notes—Mandatory Redemption".

The insolvency of the Basis Swap Counterparty will be a Basis Swap Event of Default under the
Basis Swap. In the event of the insolvency of the Basis Swap Counterparty, the Issuer will be treated as
a general creditor of the Basis Swap Counterparty. Additionally, certain events with respect to a Basis
Swap Early Termination (which can occur due to the insolvency of the Basis Swap Counterparty) will
result in a Mandatory Redemption. Upon the occurrence of a Mandatory Redemption, the Trustee will
liquidate the Collateral and will make any payments due to the Protection Buyer pursuant to the Credit
Default Swap (other than a Protection Buyer Default Termination Payment), the Basis Swap Counterparty
pursuant to the Basis Swap (other than a Basis Swap Counterparty Default Termination Payment) and
the Collateral Put Provider pursuant to the Collateral Put Agreement prior to making payments to the
Noteholders. Under such circumstances, Noteholders may not receive sufficient funds to repay the
principal of the Notes and, as a result, Noteholders should expect to lose a substantial part, if not all, of
their principal investment in the Notes and to receive no interest on the Notes. In addition, in the case of
a Mandatory Redemption, the Holders of any subordinated Class of Notes could be adversely affected as
described under "—Mandatory Redemption and the Special Termination Liquidation Procedure". See
"Description of the Notes—Mandatory Redemption".

Collateral Put Provider Default. In connection with an Optional Redemption in Whole, a Partial
Optional Redemption, a Stated Maturity of any Series of Notes or the payment of any Currency Adjusted
Notional Principal Adjustment Amount by the Issuer to the Noteholders, if (x) the Collateral Disposal
Agent is unable to obtain at least 100% of par for a Selected Collateral Security and/or (y) the Trustee is
unable to obtain at least 100% of par for Eligible Investments (in each case (i) other than Put Excluded
Collateral and (ii) excluding any accrued and unpaid interest), the Collateral Disposal Agent will inform the
Trustee and the Issuer (in the case of (x) above) and the Trustee will inform the Issuer (in the case of (y)
above), who will then direct the Issuer to exercise the Issuer's rights under the Collateral Put Agreement
pursuant to which the Issuer will deliver such Selected Collateral Security and/or such Eligible Investment
to the Collateral Put Provider in exchange for 100% of the principal amount of such Selected Collateral
Security and/or such Eligible Investments (plus accrued and unpaid interest). If a Collateral Put Provider
defaults in its obligations under the Collateral Put Agreement, the Collateral Disposal Agent will be
required to liquidate the Collateral in an amount which may be insufficient to pay such Currency Adjusted
Notional Principal Adjustment Amount or to redeem the Notes in full (in connection with an Optional
Redemption in Whole) or in part (in connection with a Partial Optional Redemption) or the Holders of any
subordinated Class of Notes could be adversely affected as described under "—Mandatory Redemption
and the Special Termination Liquidation Procedure". See "Description of the Notes—Mandatory
Redemption".

No Claims on the Reference Entities. The Credit Default Swap does not constitute a purchase or
other acquisition or assignment of any interest in any obligation of any Reference Entity. The Issuer will
have a contractual relationship only with the Protection Buyer and not with any Reference Entity, and
generally will have no rights to enforce directly compliance by any Reference Entity with the terms of its
obligations that are referred to in the Credit Default Swap, no rights of set-off against a Reference Entity,
and no voting rights with respect to any Reference Entity. The Issuer will not directly benefit from any
collateral securing the obligations of the Reference Entities, and the Issuer will not have the benefit of the
remedies that would normally be available to a holder of such secured obligation.

To the extent that the Protection Buyer, the Credit Default Swap Calculation Agent, the Portfolio
Selection Agent or any of their affiliates holds any obligation of a Reference Entity, neither the Protection
Buyer, the Credit Default Swap Calculation Agent, the Portfolio Selection Agent nor any of their affiliates

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will be, or will be deemed to be acting as, the Issuer's agent or trustee in connection with the exercise of,
or the failure to exercise, any of the rights or powers of the Protection Buyer, the Credit Default Swap
Calculation Agent, the Portfolio Selection Agent or any of their affiliates arising under or in connection
with its or their holding of any such obligation. None of the Issuer, the Trustee, the Issuing and Paying
Agent, nor any Holder of any Note will have any right to acquire from the Protection Buyer, the Credit
Default Swap Calculation Agent, the Portfolio Selection Agent or any of their affiliates (or to require the
Protection Buyer, the Credit Default Swap Calculation Agent or any of their affiliates to transfer, assign or
otherwise dispose of) any interest in any Reference Obligation or other obligation of any Reference Entity
pursuant to the Credit Default Swap. Furthermore, to the extent that the Protection Buyer, the Credit
Default Swap Calculation Agent, the Portfolio Selection Agent or any of their affiliates holds any obligation
of a Reference Entity, none of the Protection Buyer, the Credit Default Swap Calculation Agent, the
Portfolio Selection Agent nor any of their affiliates will grant the Issuer, the Trustee or the Issuing and
Paying Agent any security interest in such obligation.

In addition, in the event of the bankruptcy or insolvency of the Protection Buyer, the Issuer will be
treated as a general creditor of the Protection Buyer and will not have any claim with respect to the
Reference Entities. Consequently, the Issuer will be subject to the credit risk of the Protection Buyer as
well as that of the Reference Entities.

Limited Provision of Information about Reference Obligations/Reference Entities. This Offering

Circular does not provide any information with respect to any Reference Obligation or Reference Entity
other than that contained in a description of the Reference Portfolio set forth under "The Credit Default
Swap—The Reference Portfolio". As the occurrence of a Credit Event may result in a permanent
decrease in the amounts payable in respect of the Notes, investors should review the list of Reference
Obligations set forth herein and conduct their own investigation and analysis with respect to the
creditworthiness of each Reference Obligation and the likelihood of the occurrence of a Credit Event with
respect to each Reference Entity and Reference Obligation.

The Protection Buyer or its affiliates and/or the Portfolio Selection Agent or its affiliates may have
information, including material, non-public information, regarding the Reference Obligations and the
Reference Entities. Neither the Protection Buyer nor the Portfolio Selection Agent will provide the Issuer,
the Trustee, the Issuing and Paying Agent, any Noteholder or any other Person with any such non-public
information. In addition, neither the Protection Buyer nor the Portfolio Selection Agent will provide the
Issuer, the Trustee, the Issuing and Paying Agent, any Holder of any Note or any other Person with any
such information that is public (including financial information or notices), except in the case of
information pertaining to one or more Credit Events with respect to each Reference Entity and one or
more Reference Obligation(s) of such Reference Entity in connection with which the Protection Buyer is
seeking payment of one or more Cash Settlement Amounts.

The Issuer will be required pursuant to the Indenture to provide the Noteholders with periodic
reports. See "Description of the Notes—The Indenture—Reports Prepared Pursuant to the Indenture."
None of the Initial Purchaser, the Protection Buyer, the Portfolio Selection Agent or any of their respective
affiliates has any obligation to keep the Issuer, the Trustee, the Issuing and Paying Agent or the
Noteholders informed as to any other matters with respect to any Reference Entity or any Reference
Obligation, including whether or not circumstances exist that give rise to the possibility of the occurrence
of a Credit Event with respect to any Reference Obligation or a Reference Entity.

None of the Issuer, the Trustee, the Issuing and Paying Agent or the Noteholders will have the
right to inspect any records of the Initial Purchaser, the Protection Buyer, the Portfolio Selection Agent or
any of their respective affiliates. Except for the information contained in this Offering Circular, none of the
Initial Purchaser, the Protection Buyer, the Portfolio Selection Agent nor any of their respective affiliates
will have any obligation to disclose any information or evidence regarding the existence or terms of any
obligation of any Reference Entity or any matters arising in relation thereto or otherwise regarding any
Reference Entity, any guarantor or any other person.

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 Concentration Risk. The concentration of the Reference Obligations in the Reference Portfolio in
any one particular type of Structured Product Security subjects the Notes to a greater degree of risk with
respect to credit defaults within such type of Structured Product Security. Investors should review the list
of Reference Obligations set forth herein and conduct their own investigation and analysis with regard to
each Reference Obligation. See "The Credit Default Swap—The Reference Portfolio".

Collateral Default. To the extent that defaults occur with respect to any Collateral, a Mandatory
Redemption will occur and the Collateral Disposal Agent will be required to liquidate the Collateral
Securities. Thereafter, liquidation proceeds will be applied in accordance with "Description of the Notes—
Priority of Payments—Principal Proceeds⎯Stated Maturity, Optional Redemption Date or Mandatory
Redemption Date". Depending on the market value of the remaining Collateral and the value of the
Credit Default Swap and the Basis Swap at such time, the proceeds of such liquidation may not be
sufficient to pay the unpaid principal of and interest on all of the Notes.

Assets included in the Reference Portfolio or held as Collateral Securities. The risks generally
described below under Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities, Residential Mortgage-Backed
Securities, CDO Cashflow Securities and Asset-Backed Securities could affect payments on the Notes to
the extent any such asset is (i) included in the Reference Portfolio as a Reference Obligation and
experiences a Credit Event or (ii) held by the Issuer as a Collateral Security and subsequently
experiences a Collateral Default.

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities. The Collateral Securities may include Commercial

Mortgage-Backed Securities.

CMBS bear various risks, including credit, market, interest rate, structural and legal risks. CMBS
are securities backed by obligations (including certificates of participation in obligations) that are
principally secured by mortgages on real property or interests therein having a multifamily or commercial
use, such as regional malls, other retail space, office buildings, industrial or warehouse properties, hotels,
rental apartments, self-storage, nursing homes and senior living centers. Risks affecting real estate
investments include general economic conditions, the condition of financial markets, political events,
developments or trends in any particular industry and changes in prevailing interest rates. The cyclicality
and leverage associated with real estate-related investments have historically resulted in periods,
including significant periods, of adverse performance, including performance that may be materially more
adverse than the performance associated with other investments. In addition, commercial mortgage loans
generally lack standardized terms, tend to have shorter maturities than residential mortgage loans and
may provide for the payment of all or substantially all of the principal only at maturity. Additional risks may
be presented by the type and use of a particular commercial property. For instance, commercial
properties that operate as hospitals and nursing homes may present special risks to lenders due to the
significant governmental regulation of the ownership, operation, maintenance and financing of health care
institutions. Hotel and motel properties are often operated pursuant to franchise, management or
operating agreements which may be terminable by the franchisor or operator; and the transferability of a
hotel's operating, liquor and other licenses upon a transfer of the hotel, whether through purchase or
foreclosure, is subject to local law requirements. All of these factors increase the risks involved with
commercial real estate lending. Commercial lending is generally viewed as exposing a lender to a greater
risk of loss than residential one-to-four family lending since it typically involves larger loans to a single
borrower than residential one-to-four family lending.

Commercial mortgage lenders typically look to the debt service coverage ratio of a loan secured
by income-producing property as an important measure of the risk of default on such a loan. Commercial
property values and net operating income are subject to volatility, and net operating income may be
sufficient or insufficient to cover debt service on the related mortgage loan at any given time. The
repayment of loans secured by income-producing properties is typically dependent upon the successful
operation of the related real estate project rather than upon the liquidation value of the underlying real

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estate. Furthermore, the net operating income from and value of any commercial property may be
adversely affected by risks generally incident to interests in real property, including events which the
borrower or manager of the property, or the issuer or servicer of the related issuance of commercial
mortgage-backed securities, may be unable to predict or control, such as changes in general or local
economic conditions and/or specific industry segments; declines in real estate values; declines in rental
or occupancy rates; increases in interest rates, real estate tax rates and other operating expenses;
changes in governmental rules, regulations and fiscal policies; acts of God; and social unrest and civil
disturbances. The value of commercial real estate is also subject to a number of laws, such as laws
regarding environmental clean-up and limitations on remedies imposed by bankruptcy laws and state
laws regarding foreclosures and rights of redemption. Any decrease in income or value of the commercial
real estate underlying an issue of CMBS could result in cash flow delays and losses on the related issue
of CMBS.

A commercial property may not readily be converted to an alternative use in the event that the
operation of such commercial property for its original purpose becomes unprofitable. In such cases, the
conversion of the commercial property to an alternative use would generally require substantial capital
expenditures. Thus, if the borrower becomes unable to meet its obligations under the related commercial
mortgage loan, the liquidation value of any such commercial property may be substantially less, relative
to the amount outstanding on the related commercial mortgage loan, than would be the case if such
commercial property were readily adaptable to other uses. The exercise of remedies and successful
realization of liquidation proceeds may be highly dependent on the performance of CMBS servicers or
special servicers, of which there may be a limited number and which may have conflicts of interest in any
given situation. The failure of the performance of such CMBS servicers or special servicers could result in
cash flow delays and losses on the related issue of CMBS.

At any one time, a portfolio of CMBS may be backed by commercial mortgage loans with
disproportionately large aggregate principal amounts secured by properties in only a few states or
regions. As a result, the commercial mortgage loans may be more susceptible to geographic risks relating
to such areas, such as adverse economic conditions, adverse events affecting industries located in such
areas and natural hazards affecting such areas, than would be the case for a pool of mortgage loans
having more diverse property locations.

Mortgage loans underlying a CMBS issue may provide for no amortization of principal or may
provide for amortization based on a schedule substantially longer than the maturity of the mortgage loan,
resulting in a "balloon" payment due at maturity. If the underlying mortgage borrower experiences
business problems, or other factors limit refinancing alternatives, such balloon payment mortgages are
likely to experience payment delays or even default. As a result, the related issue of CMBS could
experience delays in cash flow and losses.

In addition, interest payments on CMBS may be subject to an available funds-cap and/or a

weighted average coupon cap (which cap will, in each case, have the practical effect of deferring part or
all of such interest payments) if interest rate rises substantially.

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities. The Reference Obligations will include and the
Collateral Securities may include Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities.

RMBS bear various risks, including credit, market, interest rate, structural and legal risks. RMBS
represent interests in pools of residential mortgage loans secured by one- to four-family residential
mortgage loans. Such loans may be prepaid at any time. Residential mortgage loans are obligations of
the borrowers thereunder only and are not typically insured or guaranteed by any other person or entity,
although such loans may be securitized by Agencies and the securities issued are guaranteed. The rate
of defaults and losses on residential mortgage loans will be affected by a number of factors, including
general economic conditions and those in the area where the related mortgaged property is located, the
borrower's equity in the mortgaged property and the financial circumstances of the borrower. If a

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residential mortgage loan is in default, foreclosure of such residential mortgage loan may be a lengthy
and difficult process, and may involve significant expenses. Furthermore, the market for defaulted
residential mortgage loans or foreclosed properties may be very limited.

At any one time, a portfolio of RMBS may be backed by residential mortgage loans with
disproportionately large aggregate principal amounts secured by properties in only a few states or
regions. As a result, the residential mortgage loans may be more susceptible to geographic risks relating
to such areas, such as adverse economic conditions, adverse events affecting industries located in such
areas and natural hazards affecting such areas, than would be the case for a pool of mortgage loans
having more diverse property locations. In addition, the residential mortgage loans may include so-called
"jumbo" mortgage loans, having original principal balances that are higher than is generally the case for
residential mortgage loans. As a result, such portfolio of RMBS may experience increased losses.

Each underlying residential mortgage loan in an issue of RMBS may have a balloon payment due
on its maturity date. Balloon residential mortgage loans involve a greater risk to a lender than self-
amortizing loans, because the ability of a borrower to pay such amount will normally depend on its ability
to obtain refinancing of the related mortgage loan or sell the related mortgaged property at a price
sufficient to permit the borrower to make the balloon payment, which will depend on a number of factors
prevailing at the time such refinancing or sale is required, including, without limitation, the strength of the
residential real estate markets, tax laws, the financial situation and operating history of the underlying
property, interest rates and general economic conditions. If the borrower is unable to make such balloon
payment, the related issue of RMBS may experience losses.

In addition, interest payments on RMBS may be subject to an available funds-cap and/or a

weighted average coupon cap (which cap will, in each case, have the practical effect of deferring part or
all of such interest payments) if interest rate rises substantially.

Structural and Legal Risks of CMBS and RMBS. Residential mortgage loans in an issue of
RMBS may be subject to various federal and state laws, public policies and principles of equity that
protect consumers, which among other things may regulate interest rates and other charges, require
certain disclosures, require licensing of originators, prohibit discriminatory lending practices, regulate the
use of consumer credit information and regulate debt collection practices. Violation of certain provisions
of these laws, public policies and principles may limit the servicer's ability to collect all or part of the
principal of or interest on a residential mortgage loan, entitle the borrower to a refund of amounts
previously paid by it, or subject the servicer to damages and sanctions. Any such violation could result
also in cash flow delays and losses on the related issue of RMBS.

In addition, structural and legal risks of CMBS and RMBS include the possibility that, in a
bankruptcy or similar proceeding involving the originator or the servicer (often the same entity or
affiliates), the assets of the issuer could be treated as never having been truly sold by the originator to the
issuer and could be substantively consolidated with those of the originator, or the transfer of such assets
to the issuer could be voided as a fraudulent transfer. Challenges based on such doctrines could result
also in cash flow delays and losses on the related issue of CMBS or RMBS.

It is not expected that CMBS or RMBS (other than the RMBS Agency Securities) will be
guaranteed or insured by any governmental agency or instrumentality or by any other person.
Distributions on CMBS and RMBS will depend solely upon the amount and timing of payments and other
collections on the related underlying mortgage loans.

Some of the CMBS may, and the RMBS referenced in the Initial Reference Portfolio will, be
subordinated to one or more other senior classes of securities of the same series for purposes of, among
other things, offsetting losses and other shortfalls with respect to the related underlying mortgage loans.
In addition, in the case of CMBS and certain RMBS, no distributions of principal will generally be made
with respect to any class until the aggregate principal balances of the corresponding senior classes of

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securities have been reduced to zero. As a result, the subordinate classes are more sensitive to risk of
loss and writedowns than senior classes of such securities.

CDO Cashflow Securities. The Collateral Securities may include CDO Cashflow Securities.
CDO Cashflow Securities generally are limited recourse obligations of the issuer thereof payable solely
from the underlying assets of the issuer ("CDO Collateral") or proceeds thereof. Consequently, CDO
Cashflow Securities must rely solely on distributions on the underlying CDO Collateral or proceeds
thereof for payment in respect thereof. If distributions on the underlying CDO Collateral are insufficient to
make payments on the CDO Cashflow Securities, no other assets will be available for payment of the
deficiency and following realization of the underlying assets, the obligations of the issuer to pay such
deficiency shall be extinguished.

CDO Cashflow Securities are subject to credit, liquidity and interest rate risks. CDO Collateral
may consist of high yield debt securities, loans, structured finance securities and other debt instruments.
High yield debt securities are generally unsecured (and loans may be unsecured) and may be
subordinated to certain other obligations of the issuer thereof. The below investment grade ratings of
high yield securities reflect a greater possibility that adverse changes in the financial condition of an
issuer or in general economic conditions or both may impair the ability of the issuer to make payments of
principal or interest. Such investments may be speculative.

Issuers of CDO Cashflow Securities may acquire interests in loans and other debt obligations by
way of assignment or participation. The purchaser of an assignment typically succeeds to all the rights
and obligations of the assigning institution and becomes a lender under the credit agreement with respect
to the debt obligation; however, its rights can be more restricted than those of the assigning institution.

CDO Cashflow Securities are subject to interest rate risk. The CDO Collateral of an issuer of
CDO Cashflow Securities may bear interest at a fixed (floating) rate while the CDO Cashflow Securities
issued by such issuer may bear interest at a floating (fixed) rate. As a result, there could be a
floating/fixed rate or basis mismatch between such CDO Cashflow Securities and CDO Collateral which
bears interest at a fixed rate and there may be a timing mismatch between the CDO Cashflow Securities
and assets that bear interest at a floating rate as the interest rate on such assets bearing interest at a
floating rate may adjust more frequently or less frequently, on different dates and based on different
indices than the interest rates on the CDO Cashflow Securities. As a result of such mismatches, an
increase or decrease in the level of the floating rate indices could adversely impact the ability to make
payments on the CDO Cashflow Securities.

In addition, certain CDO Cashflow Securities may by their terms defer payment of interest or pay
interest "in-kind".

Asset-Backed Securities. The Collateral Securities may include Asset-Backed Securities. The
structure of an Asset-Backed Security and the terms of the investors' interest in the collateral can vary
widely depending on the type of collateral, the desires of investors and the use of credit enhancements.
Individual transactions can differ markedly in both structure and execution. Important determinants of the
risk associated with issuing, acquiring synthetic exposure through the Credit Default Swap or holding
Asset-Backed Securities include the relative seniority or subordination of the class of Asset-Backed
Securities, the relative allocation of principal and interest payments in the priorities by which such
payments are made under the governing documents, how credit losses affect the issuing vehicle and the
return on the different classes, whether collateral represents a fixed set of specific assets or accounts,
whether the underlying collateral assets are revolving or closed-end, under what terms (including maturity
of the asset-backed instrument) any remaining balance in the accounts may revert to the issuing
company and the extent to which the company that is the actual source of the collateral assets is
obligated to provide support to the issuing vehicle or to any of the classes of securities. With respect to
some types of Asset-Backed Securities, the risk is more closely correlated with the default risk on
corporate bonds of similar terms and maturities than with the performance of a pool of receivables. In

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addition, certain Asset-Backed Securities (particularly subordinated Asset-Backed Securities) provide that
the non-payment of interest in cash on such securities will not constitute an event of default in certain
circumstances and the holders of such securities will not have available to them any associated default
remedies.

Holders of Asset-Backed Securities bear various risks, including credit risks, liquidity risks,
interest rate risks, market risks, operations risks, structural risks and legal risks. Credit risk arises from
losses due to defaults by the borrowers in the underlying collateral and the issuer's or servicer's failure to
perform. These two elements may be related, as, for example, in the case of a servicer which does not
provide adequate credit-review scrutiny to the serviced portfolio, leading to higher incidence of defaults.
Market risk arises from the cash flow characteristics of the security, which for most Asset-Backed
Securities tend to be predictable. The greatest variability in cash flows comes from credit performance,
including the presence of wind-down or acceleration features designed to protect the investor in the event
that credit losses in the portfolio rise well above expected levels. Interest rate risk arises for the issuer
from the relationship between the pricing terms on the underlying collateral and the terms of the rate paid
to holders of securities and from the need to mark to market the excess servicing or spread account
proceeds carried on the balance sheet. For the holder of the security, interest rate risk depends on the
expected life of the Asset-Backed Securities which may depend on prepayments on the underlying assets
or the occurrence of wind-down or termination events.

If the servicer becomes subject to financial difficulty or otherwise ceases to be able to carry out its
functions, it may be difficult to find other acceptable substitute servicers and cash flow disruptions or
losses may occur, particularly with non-standard receivables or receivables originated by private retailers
who collect many of the payments at their stores. Structural and legal risks include the possibility that, in
a bankruptcy or similar proceeding involving the originator or the servicer (often the same entity or
affiliates), the assets of the Issuer could be treated as never having been truly sold by the originator to the
Issuer and could be substantively consolidated with those of the originator, or the transfer of such assets
to the issuer could be voided as a fraudulent transfer. Challenges based on such doctrines could result
also in cash flow delays and reductions on the Asset-Backed Securities. Other similar risks relate to the
degree to which cash flows on the assets of the Issuer may be commingled with those on the originator's
other assets.

Recent Developments in Subprime Residential Mortgage Lending. Recently, delinquencies,

defaults and losses on residential mortgage loans have increased and may continue to increase, which
may affect the performance of RMBS, in particular RMBS Residential B/C Mortgage Securities which are
backed by subprime mortgage loans. Subprime mortgage loans are generally made to borrowers with
lower credit scores. Accordingly, mortgage loans backing RMBS Residential B/C Mortgage Securities are
more sensitive to economic factors that could affect the ability of borrowers to pay their obligations under
the mortgage loans backing these securities. Market interest rates have been increasing and
accordingly, with respect to adjustable rate mortgage loans and hybrid mortgage loans that have or will
enter their adjustable-rate period, borrowers are likely to experience increases in their monthly payments
and become increasingly likely to default on their payment obligations. Discovery of fraudulent mortgage
loan applications in connection with rising default rates with respect to subprime mortgage loans may
indicate that the risks with respect to these mortgage loans are particularly acute at this time. Such risks
may result in further increases in default rates by subprime borrowers as it becomes more difficult for
them to obtain refinancing.

These economic trends have been accompanied by a recent downward trend or stabilization of
property values after a sustained period of increase in property values. Because subprime mortgage
loans generally have higher loan-to-value ratios, recoveries on defaulted mortgage loans are more likely
not to result in payment in full of amounts owed under such mortgage loans, resulting in higher net losses
than would have been the case had property values remained the same or increased. A decline in
property values will particularly impact recoveries on second lien mortgage loans that may be included in
the mortgage pools backing RMBS Residential B/C Mortgage Securities.

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 Structural features of RMBS may contribute to the impact of increased delinquencies and defaults
and lower recoveries on the underlying mortgage pool. In particular, there may be a decline in the
interest rate payable under those RMBS structured to limit interest payable to investors based on a
weighted average coupon cap. Mortgage loans bearing interest at a higher rate will have a greater
tendency to default than those with lower mortgage rates. Such defaults will reduce the weighted
average coupon of the underlying mortgage loans and accordingly the interest rate payable to investors in
the related RMBS. In addition, delinquencies, defaults and lower recoveries on underlying mortgage
loans will reduce interest and principal actually paid to investors to less than the amounts owed to
investors in accordance with the terms of their RMBS. RMBS may not be structured with significant or
any overcollateralization, so performance will be sensitive to delays or reductions in payments,
particularly in the case of subordinated tranches of RMBS. To the extent that RMBS provide for
writedowns of principal, interest will cease to accrue on the portion of principal of an RMBS that has been
written down.

RMBS may provide that the servicer is required to make advances in respect of delinquent
mortgage loans. However, servicers experiencing financial difficulties may not be able to perform these
obligations. Servicers who have sought bankruptcy protection may, due to application of the provisions of
bankruptcy law, not be required to advance such amounts. Even if a servicer were able to advance
amounts in respect of delinquent mortgage loans, its obligation to make such advances may be limited to
the extent that it does not expect to recover such advances due to the deteriorating credit of the
delinquent mortgage loans. In addition, a servicer's obligation to make such advances may be limited to
the amount of its servicing fee.

Recently, a number of originators and servicers of mortgage loans have experienced serious
financial difficulties and, in some cases, have entered bankruptcy proceedings. These difficulties have
resulted in part from declining markets for their mortgage loans as well as from claims for repurchases of
mortgage loans previously sold under provisions that require repurchase in the event of early payment
defaults or for breaches of representations regarding loan quality. Such financial difficulties may have a
negative effect on the ability of servicers to pursue collection on mortgage loans that are experiencing
increased delinquencies and defaults and to maximize recoveries on sale of underlying properties
following foreclosure. The inability of the originator to repurchase such mortgage loans in the event of
early payment defaults and other loan representation breaches may also affect the performance of RMBS
backed by those mortgage loans.

Under certain circumstances, including a failure to perform its servicing obligations or a

bankruptcy of the servicer, investors will be entitled to remove and replace the existing servicer. There is
no guarantee, however, that a suitable servicer could be found to assume the obligations of the existing
servicer, and the transition of servicing responsibilities to a replacement servicer could have an adverse
effect on performance of servicing functions during or following a transition period and a resulting
increase in delinquencies and losses and decreases in recoveries.

Transfers of mortgage loans by the originator or seller will be characterized in the applicable sale
agreement as a sale transaction. Nevertheless, in the event of a bankruptcy of the originator or seller, the
trustee in bankruptcy could attempt to recharacterize the sale of the mortgage loans as a borrowing
secured by a pledge of the mortgage loans. If such attempt were successful, the trustee in bankruptcy
could prevent the trustee for the RMBS from exercising any of the rights of the owner of the mortgage
loans and also could elect to liquidate the mortgage loans. Investors may suffer a loss to the extent that
the proceeds of the liquidation of the underlying mortgage loans would not be sufficient to pay amounts
owed in respect of their investments. If this occurs, investors would lose the right to future payments of
interest and may fail to recover their initial investment. Regardless of whether a trustee elects to
foreclose on the underlying mortgage loan pool, delays in payments on their investments and possible
reductions in the amount of these payments could occur.

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 These adverse changes in market conditions may reduce the cashflow which the Issuer receives
from RMBS held by the Issuer (or a Credit Default Swap that reference RMBS), decrease the market
value of such RMBS and increase the incidence and severity of Credit Events under the Credit Default
Swap.

Currency Exchange Risk. The Reference Portfolio may include non-Dollar denominated
Reference Obligations. At the time that such non-Dollar denominated Reference Obligation is included in
the Reference Portfolio, the Credit Default Swap Calculation Agent will determine the Notional Foreign
Exchange Rate with respect to such non-Dollar denominated Reference Obligation. This Notional
Foreign Exchange Rate will not change during the time such non-Dollar denominated Reference
Obligation is in the Reference Portfolio, and, as such, will protect the Issuer from any unfavorable
fluctuation of the applicable currency rate (which would increase the amount of any Cash Settlement
Amount and/or Notional Principal Adjustment Amount relating to such non-Dollar denominated Reference
Obligation). However, because the Notional Foreign Exchange Rate is fixed, the Issuer will not benefit
from any favorable fluctuation of the applicable currency exchange rate (which would reduce the amount
of any Cash Settlement Amount and/or Notional Principal Adjustment Amount relating to such non-Dollar
denominated Reference Obligation).

In addition, in connection with a Mandatory Redemption, Collateral Securities may be liquidated

and the proceeds of such liquidation may be insufficient to pay the Currency Adjusted Aggregate
Outstanding Amount of each Series in full. To the extent that a Series of Notes is denominated in an
Approved Currency for which there is insufficient proceeds in such Approved Currency (at the applicable
level of priority) to pay the Currency Adjusted Aggregate Outstanding Amount of such Series of Notes in
full, available proceeds denominated in other Approved Currencies will be exchanged for such needed
Approved Currency at the applicable currency exchange rates at such time. Other Notes of such Class
denominated in any such other Approved Currency and Notes junior to such Class may experience
losses due to any adverse fluctuation of the applicable exchange currency rates. In addition, to the extent
there would be insufficient Principal Proceeds after giving effect to any such exchange to make all
principal payments on the Notes in connection with a Mandatory Redemption, with respect to any Class in
which Notes are denominated in more than one Approved Currency, such shortfall shall be borne pro rata
by Holders of such Class based on the Dollar equivalent principal amount of such Notes as determined
using the Spot FX Rate as of the third Business Day immediately prior to such Mandatory Redemption
Date, rather than the Applicable Series Foreign Exchange Rate for each related Series.

Average Life and Prepayment Considerations. The Stated Maturity of the Notes issued on the
Closing Date is March 1, 2038. The Stated Maturity may vary with respect to any additional issuance of
Notes; however, the average life of each Series of Notes is expected to be shorter than the number of
years until the Stated Maturity.

The approximations of the average life of each Class of Notes set forth in the table in
"Summary—Notes" with respect to the average life of each Class of Notes are not predictive and do not
necessarily reflect historical performance of the Reference Obligations. Such approximations will also be
affected by any Optional Redemption in Whole, Partial Optional Redemption, Mandatory Redemption or
the characteristics of the Reference Obligations, including the existence and frequency of exercise of any
optional redemption, mandatory prepayment or sinking fund features, the prevailing level of interest rates
and the actual default rate.

Certain Conflicts of Interest Relating to the Initial Purchaser and its Affiliates. Various potential
and actual conflicts of interest may nevertheless arise from the activities of the Initial Purchaser, the
Protection Buyer, the Basis Swap Counterparty, the Collateral Put Provider, the Collateral Disposal Agent
and their affiliates. The following, together with "—Limited Provision of Information about Reference
Obligations/Reference Entities", briefly summarize some of these conflicts, but is not intended to be an
exhaustive list of all such conflicts.

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 It is expected that the Initial Purchaser and/or its respective affiliates will have placed or
underwritten certain of the Reference Obligations and/or Collateral Securities at original issuance and/or
will have provided investment banking services, advisory, banking and other services to issuers of
Reference Obligations and/or Collateral Securities. The Initial Purchaser may not have completed its
resale of the Notes by any date certain, which may affect the liquidity of the Notes as well as the ability, if
any, of the Initial Purchaser to make a market in the Notes. From time to time, the Issuer may purchase
or sell Collateral Securities from and/or through Goldman, Sachs & Co. and/or any of its affiliates
(collectively, "Goldman Sachs"). The Issuer may invest in money market funds that are managed by
Goldman Sachs or for which the Trustee or its affiliates provides services, provided that such money
market funds otherwise qualify as Eligible Investments.

The Initial Purchaser, the Protection Buyer, the Basis Swap Counterparty, the Collateral Put
Provider, the Collateral Disposal Agent and certain of their respective affiliates are acting in a number of
capacities in connection with the transactions described herein. The Initial Purchaser, the Protection
Buyer, the Basis Swap Counterparty, the Collateral Put Provider, the Collateral Disposal Agent and each
of their respective affiliates acting in such capacities will have only the duties and responsibilities
expressly agreed to by such entity in the relevant capacity and will not, by virtue of acting in any other
capacity, be deemed to have other duties or responsibilities, other than as expressly provided with
respect to each such capacity. The Initial Purchaser, the Protection Buyer, the Basis Swap Counterparty,
the Collateral Put Provider, the Collateral Disposal Agent and their respective affiliates in their various
capacities may enter into business dealings from which they may derive revenues and profits in addition
to the fees stated in the various transaction documents, without any duty to account therefor. In such
dealings, the Initial Purchaser, the Protection Buyer, the Basis Swap Counterparty, the Collateral Put
Provider, the Collateral Disposal Agent and their respective affiliates may act in the same manner as if
the Notes had not been issued, regardless of whether any such action (including without limitation, any
action that might constitute or give rise to a Credit Event) might have an adverse effect on a Reference
Entity, a Reference Obligation or any guarantor in respect thereof or otherwise.

The Initial Purchaser, the Protection Buyer, the Basis Swap Counterparty, the Collateral Put
Provider, the Collateral Disposal Agent and their respective affiliates may hold long or short positions with
respect to Reference Obligations and/or other securities or obligations of related Reference Entities and
may enter into credit derivative or other derivative transactions with other parties pursuant to which it sells
or buys credit protection with respect to one or more related Reference Entities and/or Reference
Obligations. The Initial Purchaser, the Protection Buyer, the Basis Swap Counterparty, the Collateral Put
Provider, the Collateral Disposal Agent and their respective affiliates may act with respect to such
transactions and may exercise or enforce, or refrain from exercising or enforcing, any or all of its rights
and powers in connection therewith as if it had not entered into the Credit Default Swap, the Basis Swap,
the Collateral Put Agreement and the Collateral Disposal Agreement, and without regard to whether any
such action might have an adverse effect on the Issuer, the Noteholders, a related Reference Entity or
any Reference Obligation. If the Initial Purchaser, the Protection Buyer, the Basis Swap Counterparty,
the Collateral Put Provider, the Collateral Disposal Agent or their respective affiliates, holds claims
against a Reference Entity or a Reference Obligation other than in connection with the transactions
contemplated in this Offering Circular, such party's interest as a creditor may be in conflict with the
interests of the Issuer.

Certain Conflicts of Interest Relating to the Portfolio Selection Agent and its Affiliates. Various
potential and actual conflicts of interest may arise from the overall investment activities of the Portfolio
Selection Agent and its Affiliates. The Portfolio Selection Agent and its Affiliates will select the Initial
Reference Portfolio. The Portfolio Selection Agent, its Affiliates and accounts managed by any of the
foregoing may invest or invest for the account of others in debt obligations that would be appropriate for
inclusion in the Reference Portfolio and have no duty in making such investments or in acting in a way
that is favorable to the Issuer and to the Noteholders. Such investments may be different from those debt
obligations included in the Reference Portfolio. The Portfolio Selection Agent, its Affiliates and accounts
managed by any of the foregoing may have economic interests in, or other relationships with, Reference

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Entities or Reference Obligations. The Portfolio Selection Agent, its Affiliates or any account managed by
any of the foregoing may make and/or hold an investment in an issuer's securities, sell credit protection
under a credit default swap referencing securities or issue financial guaranty insurance policies covering
securities (or make loans) that may be pari passu, senior or junior in ranking to a Reference Obligation or
in which partners, security holders, officers, directors, agents or employees of the Portfolio Selection
Agent, its Affiliates or any account managed by any of the foregoing serve on boards of directors or
otherwise have ongoing relationships. In such instances, the Portfolio Selection Agent and its Affiliates
may in their discretion make investment recommendations and decisions (on behalf of itself or an account
managed by it) that may be the same as or different from those made with respect to the Issuer's
investments. Accordingly, the Portfolio Selection Agent or any Affiliate of the Portfolio Selection Agent
may be seeking, on behalf of itself or accounts for which it serves as manager, to acquire or dispose of
securities which are included in the Initial Reference Portfolio (or securities of Reference Entities whose
securities constitute Reference Obligations in the Initial Reference Portfolio) at the same time that the
Issuer enters into the Credit Default Swap to sell protection with respect to the Initial Reference Portfolio.

The Portfolio Selection Agent and its Affiliates may also serve as managers or co-managers of
one or more other companies organized to invest in, or sell or buy credit protection with respect to,
RMBS, CMBS, CDO Cashflow Securities or other types of Asset-Backed Securities. The Portfolio
Selection Agent and its Affiliates may pursue its own interests as an issuer or servicer of obligations
which are Reference Obligations or as an owner of, or seller of credit protection with respect to, other
securities issued by an issuer of Reference Obligations, without considering the effect of its actions or
omissions on the Issuer.

The Portfolio Selection Agent, its Affiliates and client accounts for which the Portfolio Selection
Agent or its Affiliates act as investment advisor may at times own Notes. Any Notes owned by the
Portfolio Selection Agent or its Affiliates are subject to disposition by such parties in their discretion. At
any given time the Portfolio Selection Agent and its Affiliates will be entitled to vote with respect to any
Notes held by them and by such accounts with respect to all other matters. The ownership of Notes by
the Portfolio Selection Agent or its Affiliates may give the Portfolio Selection Agent an incentive to take
actions that vary from the interests of other holders of the Notes.

Relation to Prior Investment Results. The prior investment results of Portfolio Selection Agent
and the persons associated with the Portfolio Selection Agent or any other entity or person described
herein are not indicative of the Issuer's future investment results. The nature of, and risks associated
with, the Issuer's future investments may differ substantially from those investments and strategies
undertaken historically by such persons and entities. There can be no assurance that the Issuer's
investments will perform as well as the past investments of any such persons or entities.

Evolving Nature of the Credit Default Swap Market. Credit default swaps are relatively new
instruments in the market. While ISDA has published and supplemented the ISDA Credit Derivatives
Definitions in order to facilitate transactions and promote uniformity in the credit default swap market, the
credit default swap market is expected to change and the ISDA Credit Derivatives Definitions and terms
applied to credit derivatives are subject to interpretation and further evolution. There can be no
assurance that changes to the ISDA Credit Derivatives Definitions and other terms applicable to credit
derivatives generally will be predictable or favorable to the Issuer. Amendments or supplements to the
ISDA Credit Derivatives Definitions that are published by ISDA will only apply to the Credit Default Swap if
the Credit Default Swap is amended. Therefore, in addition to the credit risk of Reference Obligations,
Reference Entities and the credit risk of the Protection Buyer, the Issuer is also subject to the risk that the
ISDA Credit Derivatives Definitions could be interpreted in a manner that would be adverse to the Issuer
or that the credit derivatives market generally may evolve in a manner that would be adverse to the
Issuer.

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 DESCRIPTION OF THE NOTES

The Co-Issued Notes will be issued pursuant to an Indenture (the "Indenture"), dated as of the
Closing Date, among the Issuers and LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee. Each Class of
Issuer Notes will be issued in accordance with a Deed of Covenant and will be subject to the Issuing and
Paying Agency Agreement including the terms and conditions of such Notes contained therein. The
following summary describes certain provisions of the Notes, the Indenture and the Issuing and Paying
Agency Agreement. The summary does not purport to be complete and is subject to, and qualified in its
entirety by reference to, the provisions of the Indenture and the Issuing and Paying Agency Agreement,
copies of which may be obtained as described under "Listing and General Information".

Status and Security

The Co-Issued Notes will be limited recourse obligations of the Issuers and the Issuer Notes will
be limited recourse obligations of the Issuer, secured as described below. Accordingly, payments of
interest on and principal of the Notes will be made solely from the proceeds of the Issuer Assets, in
accordance with the priorities described under "—Priority of Payments" and in certain circumstances
described under "—Mandatory Redemption" subject to the Special Termination Liquidation Procedure.

Under the terms of the Indenture, the Issuer will grant to the Trustee, for the benefit of the
Secured Parties, a security interest in the Issuer Assets that is of first priority (subject to the Trustee's lien
described under "Description of the Notes—The Indenture—Events of Default"), free of any adverse claim
or the legal equivalent thereof, as applicable, to secure the Issuers' obligations with respect to the
Secured Parties.

Interest

The Notes will bear interest from the Closing Date at the annual rates set forth under
"Summary—Notes", payable, in each case, monthly in arrears on each Payment Date commencing May
29, 2007 and ending on the Stated Maturity.

Interest will cease to accrue on each Note, or, in the case of a partial repayment, write-down, or
Partial Optional Redemption on such part, from the date of such repayment, write-down, Partial Optional
Redemption of such Series or Protection Buyer Notes or Stated Maturity unless payment of principal is
improperly withheld or unless a default is otherwise made with respect to such payments of principal.
See "—Principal". To the extent lawful and enforceable, interest on any Defaulted Interest on the Notes
will accrue at the interest rate applicable to such Notes, until paid as provided herein.

The interest rate per annum payable on the Notes will be calculated based on the applicable Day
Count Fraction, commencing on the Closing Date. In the event that the date of any Payment Date or the
Stated Maturity, as the case may be, shall not be a Business Day, then payment need not be made on
such date, but may be made on the next succeeding Business Day with the same force and effect as if
made on the nominal date of any such Payment Date or the Stated Maturity, as the case may be, and,
other than with respect to any Interest Accrual Period for a Series of Notes ending on the Stated Maturity
of such Series of Notes, no interest shall accrue on such payment of interest for the period from and after
any such nominal date; provided that interest shall accrue from and including the immediately preceding
Payment Date or, in the case of the first Payment Date, the Closing Date to but excluding the following
Payment Date or the Stated Maturity, as applicable.

For purposes of calculating the Series Interest Rates, the Issuers will appoint as calculation agent
LaSalle Bank National Association (solely in such capacity, the "Note Calculation Agent"). Absent
manifest error, the Note Calculation Agent will determine each Series Interest Rate using the
determination of each Applicable Index made by the Basis Swap Calculation Agent under the Basis
Swap. The Basis Swap Calculation Agent will determine each Applicable Index in accordance with the

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provisions set forth under the definitions of "LIBOR", "EURIBOR", "GBP-LIBOR", "AUD-LIBOR", "CAD-
LIBOR", "JPY-LIBOR" and "NZD-BBR"; provided that such determinations will be made only with respect
to any Applicable Index for which Notes denominated in the related Approved Currency are Outstanding
in such Applicable Period.

The Note Calculation Agent may be removed by the Issuers at any time. If the Note Calculation
Agent is unable or unwilling to act as such or is removed by the Issuers, or if the Note Calculation Agent
fails to determine the Series Interest Rates and the Series Interest Amounts for any Interest Accrual
Period, the Issuers will promptly appoint as a replacement Note Calculation Agent a leading bank which is
engaged in transactions in deposits in the Euro-zone interbank market and the London interbank market
and which does not control or is not controlled by or under common control with the Issuers or their
Affiliates. The Note Calculation Agent may not resign its duties without a successor having been duly
appointed. For so long as any of the Notes remain Outstanding, there will at all times be a Note
Calculation Agent for the purpose of calculating the Series Interest Rates. In addition, for so long as any
of the Notes are listed on any stock exchange and the rules of such exchange so require, the Issuer will
notify such stock exchange of the appointment, termination or change in the office of such Note
Calculation Agent.

The Note Calculation Agent will cause the Series Interest Rates, the Series Interest Amounts and
Payment Date to be communicated to Euroclear, Clearstream and if any Class of Notes is listed on any
stock exchange, notify such stock exchange by the Business Day immediately following each Applicable
Index Determination Date. The determination of the Series Interest Rates and the Series Interest
Amounts by the Note Calculation Agent shall (in the absence of manifest error) be final and binding upon
all parties.

Principal

Principal will not be payable on the Notes prior to the Stated Maturity, except in connection with
(i) payment of any Currency Adjusted Notional Principal Adjustment Amount, (ii) an Optional Redemption
in Whole or Partial Optional Redemption and/or (iii) a Mandatory Redemption. See "⎯Optional
Redemption in Whole and Partial Optional Redemption", "⎯Mandatory Redemption", "—Priority of
Payments⎯Principal Proceeds⎯Stated Maturity, Optional Redemption Date or Mandatory Redemption
Date" and "⎯Priority of Payments—Other Payment Dates".

The Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding Amount of each Class of Notes and the Currency
Adjusted Aggregate Outstanding Amount of each Series of Notes will be adjusted from time to time in
accordance with the methodologies described in "Summary⎯Decrease in the Aggregate USD Equivalent
Outstanding Amount of each Class of Notes", "Summary⎯Increase in the Aggregate USD Equivalent
Outstanding Amount of each Class of Notes", "Summary—Decrease in the Currency Adjusted Aggregate
Outstanding Amount of each Series of Notes" and "Summary—Increase in the Currency Adjusted
Aggregate Outstanding Amount of each Series of Notes".

From and after the date on which the Currency Adjusted Aggregate Outstanding Amount of any
Series of Notes is reduced, no interest will accrue with respect to such reduced amount. From and after
the date on which the principal amount of any Class of Notes is increased, interest will accrue with
respect to such increased amount.

Optional Redemption in Whole and Partial Optional Redemption

The Notes will be redeemed in whole on any Payment Date after the latest Non-Call Period of
any Series of Notes by the Issuer if (i) the Protection Buyer elects to terminate the Credit Default Swap
prior to the Scheduled Termination Date (an "Optional Redemption in Whole") and (ii) the Collateral Put
Agreement has not been terminated at such time; provided, however, that if one or more Credit Events
have caused the Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding Amount of one or more Classes of Notes to be

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reduced, (i) Noteholders of each Reversible Loss Series must consent in writing to such redemption or
(ii) the Protection Buyer must have agreed to pay the Issuer, prior to the Optional Redemption Date, for
each Reversible Loss Series, an amount equal to the Optional Redemption Reimbursement Amount (and
the Issuer shall pay such Optional Redemption Reimbursement Amount to Holders of any such Series of
Notes in accordance with the Priority of Payments on the Optional Redemption Date).

Notwithstanding the foregoing sentence, the Issuer may not sell any Collateral unless, after giving
effect to such sale, there will be sufficient funds to pay the amounts described in "—Optional Redemption
in Whole Procedures" below (when taking into consideration the exercise of the Issuer's rights under the
Collateral Put Agreement and whether the Protection Buyer will make any End Payment to the Issuer).

Any Optional Redemption in Whole of the Notes will be made at a price of, with respect to Notes
denominated in any Approved Currency, 100% of the Currency Adjusted Aggregate Outstanding Amount
of such Notes (including accrued and unpaid interest) plus, under the circumstances described above
with respect to each Series of Notes of each Reversible Loss Series, the Optional Redemption
Reimbursement Amount.

(a) The Notes of one or more Series will be redeemed in whole on any Payment Date after the
applicable Non-Call Period or (b) any Protection Buyer Notes will be redeemed on any Payment Date, in
each case by the Issuer if (i) the Protection Buyer elects to optionally redeem such Series or Protection
Buyer Notes, as applicable, prior to the Scheduled Termination Date (a "Partial Optional Redemption"),
(ii) the Collateral Put Agreement has not been terminated at such time and (iii) in the case of a Partial
Optional Redemption of any of the Issuer Notes, the Issuer receives an opinion of counsel on or prior to
such Partial Optional Redemption Date to the effect that the tax analysis of the Co-Issued Notes
contained herein will not be affected by such Partial Optional Redemption; provided, however, that with
respect to a Partial Optional Redemption pursuant to clause (a) above, if one or more Credit Events have
caused the Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding Amount of one or more Series of Notes to be
redeemed on such Payment Date to be reduced, (i) Noteholders of each such Reversible Loss Series
must consent in writing to such redemption or (ii) the Protection Buyer must have agreed to pay the
Issuer, prior to the Partial Optional Redemption Date, with respect to each such Reversible Loss Series,
an amount equal to the Optional Redemption Reimbursement Amount (and the Issuer shall pay such
Optional Redemption Reimbursement Amount to Holders of such Notes in accordance with the Priority of
Payments on the Partial Optional Redemption Date). Notwithstanding the foregoing sentence, the Issuer
may not sell any Collateral unless, after giving effect to such sale, there will be sufficient funds to pay the
amounts described in "—Partial Optional Redemption Procedures" below (when taking into consideration
the exercise of the Issuer's rights under the Collateral Put Agreement and whether the Protection Buyer
will make any Partial Optional Redemption End Payment to the Issuer).
Any Partial Optional Redemption of the Notes will be made at a price of 100% of the Currency
Adjusted Aggregate Outstanding Amount of such Notes (including accrued and unpaid interest) plus,
under the circumstances described above with respect to each Reversible Loss Series being redeemed,
the Optional Redemption Reimbursement Amount.

Optional Redemption in Whole Procedures. In connection with an Optional Redemption in

Whole, if the Protection Buyer wishes to terminate the Credit Default Swap after the Non-Call Period of
each Series of Notes Outstanding has expired, and therefore requires the Issuer to optionally redeem the
Notes in whole, the Protection Buyer shall notify the Issuer, the Portfolio Selection Agent, the Trustee and
the Issuing and Paying Agent in writing no less than 15 Business Days prior to the proposed redemption
date (which date must be a Payment Date). If one or more Reversible Loss Series exist at such time, the
Trustee or the Issuing and Paying Agent, as applicable, shall deliver a notice to each Noteholder of each
such Reversible Loss Series, (i) notifying each such Noteholder (1) that the Protection Buyer has sought
to terminate the Credit Default Swap prior to the Scheduled Termination Date, (2) of the proposed
Optional Redemption Date and (3) that the consent of each such Noteholder is required under the
Indenture or else Holders of each such Reversible Loss Series must receive the Optional Redemption

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Reimbursement Amount allocable to each Series of such Class, (ii) providing any other information that
the Trustee or the Issuing and Paying Agent, as applicable, may deem appropriate in its sole discretion
and (iii) soliciting the consent of each such Noteholder. If the Trustee or the Issuing and Paying Agent, as
applicable, does not receive the consent of each such Noteholder within ten Business Days of the
transmittal of such notice, the consent of each such Noteholder will be deemed not to have been obtained
and an Optional Redemption in Whole may occur only if the Protection Buyer agrees to pay to the Issuer,
for each Reversible Loss Series, the Optional Redemption Reimbursement Amount prior to the Optional
Redemption Date.
The Trustee and the Issuing and Paying Agent, as applicable, will then provide notice of Optional
Redemption in Whole by first-class mail, postage prepaid, mailed not less than 10 Business Days prior to
the scheduled redemption date, to each Noteholder at such Holder's address in the Note Register or the
Issuer Note Register, as applicable, and for so long as any Class of Notes is listed on a stock exchange
and the rules of such stock exchange shall so require, provide notice of an Optional Redemption in Whole
to the Listing, Paying and Transfer Agent for such stock exchange.

The Notes shall not be optionally redeemed in whole unless the Trustee has determined (based
on the advice of the Collateral Disposal Agent with respect to Collateral Securities) that the proceeds
expected to be received upon the liquidation of the Collateral, together with any other amounts available
to be used for such optional redemption (including any End Payment, Optional Redemption
Reimbursement Amount and/or termination payments to be received by the Issuer under the Credit
Default Swap and the Basis Swap), are equal to an amount sufficient to pay the amounts specified under
subclauses (i) through (vii) in "—Priority of Payments—Principal Proceeds—Stated Maturity, Optional
Redemption Date or Mandatory Redemption Date". See "—Priority of Payments—Principal Proceeds—
Stated Maturity, Optional Redemption Date or Mandatory Redemption Date". In determining whether
sufficient proceeds will be available to redeem the Notes in whole under the preceding sentence, the
Issuer's right under the Collateral Put Agreement to require the Collateral Put Provider to purchase
Collateral (other than Put Excluded Collateral) at 100% of par of such Collateral and the Issuer's ability to
enter into a currency exchange (if necessary) shall be taken into consideration.

Partial Optional Redemption Procedures. In connection with a Partial Optional Redemption, if the
Protection Buyer elects to have the Issuer redeem one or more Series of Notes after the applicable Non-
Call Period(s) (or, with respect to any Protection Buyer Notes, on any Payment Date), the Protection
Buyer shall notify the Issuer, the Portfolio Selection Agent, the Trustee and the Issuing and Paying Agent
in writing no less than 15 Business Days prior to the proposed redemption date (which date must be a
Payment Date). If one or more Reversible Loss Series exist and will be redeemed at such time, the
Trustee or the Issuing and Paying Agent, as applicable, shall deliver a notice to each Noteholder of each
such Reversible Loss Series, (i) notifying each such Noteholder (1) that the Protection Buyer has sought
to redeem such Series of Notes prior to the Stated Maturity, (2) of the proposed Partial Optional
Redemption Date and (3) that the consent of each such Noteholder is required under the Indenture or
else Holders of such Reversible Loss Series must receive the Optional Redemption Reimbursement
Amount allocable to such Series, (ii) providing any other information that the Trustee or the Issuing and
Paying Agent, as applicable, may deem appropriate in its sole discretion and (iii) soliciting the consent of
each such Noteholder. If the Trustee or the Issuing and Paying Agent, as applicable, does not receive
the consent of each such Noteholder within 10 Business Days of the transmittal of such notice, the
consent of each such Noteholder will be deemed not to have been obtained and a Partial Optional
Redemption of such Series may occur only if the Protection Buyer agrees to pay to the Issuer, for each
such Reversible Loss Series, the Optional Redemption Reimbursement Amount prior to the Partial
Optional Redemption Date.

Neither the Notes of any Series nor any Protection Buyer Notes shall be optionally redeemed in
connection with a Partial Optional Redemption unless the Trustee has determined (based on the advice
of the Collateral Disposal Agent with respect to Collateral Securities) that the proceeds expected to be
received upon the liquidation of the Eligible Investments and Selected Collateral Securities, together with

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any other amounts available to be used for such optional redemption (including any Partial Optional
Redemption End Payment and/or Optional Redemption Reimbursement Amount), are equal to an amount
sufficient to pay the principal amount of such Series of Notes and any Series senior to such Series under
subclause (iii) in "—Priority of Payments—Principal Proceeds—Other Payment Dates". See "—Priority of
Payments—Principal Proceeds—Other Payment Dates". In determining whether sufficient proceeds will
be available to redeem the Notes in part under the preceding sentence, the Issuer's right under the
Collateral Put Agreement to require the Collateral Put Provider to purchase Collateral (other than Put
Excluded Collateral) at 100% of the principal amount of such Collateral Security and the Issuer's ability to
enter into a currency exchange (if necessary) shall be taken into consideration.

The Trustee and the Issuing and Paying Agent, as applicable, will then provide notice of a Partial
Optional Redemption by first-class mail, postage prepaid, mailed not less than 10 Business Days prior to
the scheduled redemption date, to each Holder of a Note to be redeemed at such Holder's address in the
Note Register or the Issuer Note Register, as applicable, and for so long as any Class of Notes is listed
on any stock exchange and the rules of such stock exchange shall so require, provide notice of a Partial
Optional Redemption to the Listing, Paying and Transfer Agent for such stock exchange.

Mandatory Redemption

The occurrence of (i) either a termination event or an event of default (as such term is defined in
the Credit Default Swap, Basis Swap and/or Collateral Put Agreement, as applicable) for which the
Protection Buyer, Basis Swap Counterparty or Collateral Put Provider is the sole defaulting party or
Affected Party (as such term is defined in the Credit Default Swap, Basis Swap and/or Collateral Put
Agreement, as applicable) under the Credit Default Swap, Basis Swap and/or Collateral Put Agreement,
as applicable, (ii) any termination event (other than a termination event triggered by an Event of Default or
an event described in subclause (i) or, after the Non-Call Period for each Series of Notes Outstanding has
expired, the Protection Buyer's election to terminate the Credit Default Swap prior to its scheduled
termination date) or (iii) any event of default (other than an event described in subclause (i)), in each case
under the Credit Default Swap, the Basis Swap or the Collateral Put Agreement where (x) in the case of
subclause (i) the Replacement Counterparty Procedures are not satisfied within 30 days of the
termination of the swaps or (y) in the case of subclause (ii) or (iii) the party entitled to terminate such
agreement has exercised such right shall constitute a "Mandatory Redemption".

Upon the occurrence of a Mandatory Redemption other than a Mandatory Redemption caused by
a (i) termination of the Credit Default Swap pursuant to which the Protection Buyer is the defaulting party,
(ii) termination of the Collateral Put Agreement pursuant to which the Collateral Put Provider is the
defaulting party or (iii) termination of the Basis Swap pursuant to which the Basis Swap Counterparty is
the defaulting party, the Trustee will liquidate all Eligible Investments and the Issuer or the Trustee will
notify the Collateral Disposal Agent to liquidate all Collateral Securities and apply such proceeds as
described under "—Priority of Payments—Principal Proceeds—Stated Maturity, Optional Redemption
Date or Mandatory Redemption Date".

In the case of a Mandatory Redemption caused by a (i) termination of the Credit Default Swap
pursuant to which the Protection Buyer is the defaulting party, (ii) termination of the Collateral Put
Agreement pursuant to which the Collateral Put Provider is the defaulting party or (iii) termination of the
Basis Swap pursuant to which the Basis Swap Counterparty is the defaulting party, the Trustee will
request that the Collateral Disposal Agent solicit bids for all of the Collateral Securities and take the
actions described below.

If the Trustee determines that the expected liquidation proceeds of the Collateral Securities (as
advised by the Collateral Disposal Agent) and the Eligible Investments will be an amount equal to or
greater than the aggregate of (i) the amounts required to be paid under subclauses (i) through (iii) of "—
Priority of Payments—Principal Proceeds—Stated Maturity, Optional Redemption Date or Mandatory
Redemption Date" and (ii) with respect to the Class SS Notes, the Class A Notes, the Class B Notes and

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the Class C Notes, the Currency Adjusted Aggregate Outstanding Amount of each Series of such
Classes of Notes plus any accrued interest thereon, the Trustee will liquidate the Eligible Investments and
will notify the Collateral Disposal Agent to liquidate all Collateral Securities and, thereafter, apply such
liquidation proceeds in accordance with the Priority of Payments.

If the Trustee determines that the expected liquidation proceeds of the Collateral Securities (as
advised by the Collateral Disposal Agent) and the Eligible Investments cannot be sold in an amount equal
to or greater than the aggregate of (i) the amounts required to be paid under subclauses (i) through (iii) of
"—Priority of Payments—Principal Proceeds—Stated Maturity, Optional Redemption Date or Mandatory
Redemption Date" and (ii) with respect to the Class SS Notes, the Class A Notes, the Class B Notes and
the Class C Notes, the Currency Adjusted Aggregate Outstanding Amount of each Series of such
Classes of Notes plus any accrued interest thereon, the Trustee will notify (such notice, the "Special
Termination Notice") Holders of the Class SS Notes, the Class A Notes, the Class B Notes and Class C
Notes (a) of such occurrence, (b) that such Noteholders have the following options: (1) with the consent
of 100% of such Noteholders, the Issuer will direct the Collateral Disposal Agent to liquidate all Collateral
Securities distributable to such Classes of Notes pursuant to the Special Termination Liquidation
Procedure and (2) if such consent is not obtained, each such Noteholder will have the option of either
requesting the Issuer to (A) deliver to it the Collateral Securities distributable to such Noteholder pursuant
to the Special Termination Liquidation Procedure or (B) direct the Collateral Disposal Agent to liquidate
the Collateral Securities distributable to such Noteholder pursuant to the Special Termination Liquidation
Procedure and (c) of the identity of any Collateral Securities distributable to such Noteholders pursuant to
the Special Termination Liquidation Procedure.

Each Holder of the Class SS Notes, the Class A Notes, the Class B Notes and the Class C Notes
may, within ten Business Days of receipt of a Special Termination Notice, notify (such notice, a "Special
Termination Request Notice") the Trustee the option(s) that it chooses to exercise under the Special
Termination Notice and the delivery instructions for such Noteholder with respect to any Collateral
Securities to be delivered to such Noteholder pursuant to the Special Termination Liquidation Procedure.
If a Noteholder fails to so notify the Trustee within 10 Business Days of receipt of such Special
Termination Notice, such Noteholder will be deemed to have selected option (1) of the Special
Termination Notice.

Following the period in which the Trustee may receive timely Special Termination Request
Notices, the Trustee and the Collateral Disposal Agent, at the direction of the Issuer, will follow the
procedures described below (such procedure, the "Special Termination Liquidation Procedure"):

(i) the Trustee will liquidate all Eligible Investments;

(ii) to the extent the liquidation proceeds of Eligible Investments are insufficient to
make the payment described in this subclause (ii), the Collateral Disposal Agent will liquidate the
highest-priced Collateral Security in the smallest principal amount that, when added to the
proceeds obtained pursuant to subclause (i), will be sufficient to provide the Issuer with funds to
pay amounts owed pursuant to subclause (ii) of "—Priority of Payments—Principal Proceeds—
Stated Maturity, Optional Redemption Date or Mandatory Redemption Date", subject to the
Administrative Expense Cap on the Mandatory Redemption Date (and the Issuer shall make such
payment); provided, that if more than one Collateral Security has received the highest bid price,
the Collateral Disposal Agent will liquidate any of such Collateral Securities that it determines in a
commercially reasonable manner would maximize the liquidation proceeds received on all
Collateral Securities;

(iii) (A) if less than 100% of the Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding Amount
of the Class SS Notes, the Class A Notes, the Class B Notes and the Class C Notes voting as a
single class provide the Trustee with an effective Special Termination Request Notice exercising
option (1) under the related Special Termination Notice, the Trustee will cause the remaining

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Collateral Securities to be delivered (in the case of the Notes) or liquidated (in the case of
amounts owed pursuant to subclause (ii) or (iii) of "—Priority of Payments—Principal Proceeds—
Stated Maturity, Optional Redemption Date or Mandatory Redemption Date") on the Mandatory
Redemption Date through the appropriate settlement method, in descending order of bid level as
determined by the Collateral Disposal Agent, in a principal amount (subject in each case to any
required minimum denomination of such Collateral Security) to the extent necessary to satisfy
subclauses (1) through (5) below in the following order of priority:

(1) first (A) to any parties that are owed any amounts pursuant to subclause
(ii) or (iii) of "—Priority of Payments—Principal Proceeds—Stated Maturity, Optional
Redemption Date or Mandatory Redemption Date", liquidation proceeds from Collateral
Securities with an aggregate par amount equal to any amounts owed pursuant to
subclause (ii) or (iii) of "—Priority of Payments—Principal Proceeds—Stated Maturity,
Optional Redemption Date or Mandatory Redemption Date" and second (B) to the
Holders of each Series of the Class SS Notes (after giving effect to the payment of any
principal of and/or interest on the Class SS Notes with any remaining proceeds obtained
pursuant to subclause (i) and (ii) above), a par amount of Collateral Securities (or, with
respect to Collateral Securities denominated in any Approved Currency other than
Dollars, the Dollar equivalent of such par amount as determined using the Spot FX Rate
as of the third Business Day immediately prior to such Mandatory Redemption Date)
equal to the Dollar equivalent principal amount of the Class SS Notes as determined
using the Spot FX Rate as of the third Business Day immediately prior to such
Mandatory Redemption Date, plus any accrued and unpaid interest thereon (provided
that determination of any pro rata allocations of such payments to any Series of Notes of
such Class will be based on the Dollar equivalent principal amount of such Notes as
determined using the Spot FX Rate as of the third Business Day immediately prior to
such Mandatory Redemption Date);

(2) to the Holders of each Series of the Class A-1 Notes (after giving effect
to the payment of any principal of and/or interest on the Class A-1 Notes with any
remaining proceeds obtained pursuant to subclause (i) and (ii) above), a par amount of
Collateral Securities (or, with respect to Collateral Securities denominated in any
Approved Currency other than Dollars the Dollar equivalent of such par amount as
determined using the Spot FX Rate as of the third Business Day immediately prior to
such Mandatory Redemption Date) equal to the Dollar equivalent principal amount of
such Notes as determined using the Spot FX Rate as of the third Business Day
immediately prior to such Mandatory Redemption Date, plus any accrued and unpaid
interest thereon (provided that determination of any pro rata allocations of such
payments to any Series of Notes of such Class will be based on the Dollar equivalent
principal amount of such Notes as determined using the Spot FX Rate as of the third
Business Day immediately prior to such Mandatory Redemption Date);

(3) to the Holders of each Series of the Class A-2 Notes (after giving effect
to the payment of any principal of and/or interest on the Class A-2 Notes with any
remaining proceeds obtained pursuant to subclause (i) and (ii) above), a par amount of
Collateral Securities (or, with respect to Collateral Securities denominated in any
Approved Currency other than Dollars the Dollar equivalent of such par amount as
determined using the Spot FX Rate as of the third Business Day immediately prior to
such Mandatory Redemption Date) equal to the Dollar equivalent principal amount of
such Notes as determined using the Spot FX Rate as of the third Business Day
immediately prior to such Mandatory Redemption Date, plus any accrued and unpaid
interest thereon (provided that determination of any pro rata allocations of such
payments to any Series of Notes of such Class will be based on the Dollar equivalent

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 principal amount of such Notes as determined using the Spot FX Rate as of the third
Business Day immediately prior to such Mandatory Redemption Date);

(4) to the Holders of each Series of the Class B Notes (after giving effect to
the payment of any principal of and/or interest on the Class B Notes with any remaining
proceeds obtained pursuant to subclause (i) and (ii) above), a par amount of Collateral
Securities (or, with respect to Collateral Securities denominated in any Approved
Currency other than Dollars the Dollar equivalent of such par amount as determined
using the Spot FX Rate as of the third Business Day immediately prior to such
Mandatory Redemption Date) equal to the Dollar equivalent principal amount of such
Notes as determined using the Spot FX Rate as of the third Business Day immediately
prior to such Mandatory Redemption Date, plus any accrued and unpaid interest thereon
(provided that determination of any pro rata allocations of such payments to any Series
of Notes of such Class will be based on the Dollar equivalent principal amount of such
Notes as determined using the Spot FX Rate as of the third Business Day immediately
prior to such Mandatory Redemption Date); and

(5) to the Holders of each Series of the Class C Notes (after giving effect to
the payment of any principal of and/or interest on the Class C Notes with any remaining
proceeds obtained pursuant to subclause (i) and (ii) above), a par amount of Collateral
Securities (or, with respect to Collateral Securities denominated in any Approved
Currency other than Dollars the Dollar equivalent of such par amount as determined
using the Spot FX Rate as of the third Business Day immediately prior to such
Mandatory Redemption Date) equal to the Dollar equivalent principal amount of such
Notes as determined using the Spot FX Rate as of the third Business Day immediately
prior to such Mandatory Redemption Date, plus any accrued and unpaid interest thereon
(provided that determination of any pro rata allocations of such payments to any Series
of Notes of such Class will be based on the Dollar equivalent principal amount of such
Notes as determined using the Spot FX Rate as of the third Business Day immediately
prior to such Mandatory Redemption Date);

provided that if any Holder of the Class SS Notes, the Class A Notes, the Class B Notes
or the Class C Notes has selected option (2)(B) in the related Special Termination
Request Notice, the Trustee will, in lieu of distributing the relevant principal amount of
Collateral Securities to such Noteholder pursuant to this subclause (A), notify the
Collateral Disposal Agent which will liquidate the Collateral Securities deliverable to such
Noteholders and the Trustee will pay the proceeds thereof to such Noteholder on the
Mandatory Redemption Date (or, if such proceeds are denominated in an Approved
Currency other than the Approved Currency in which such Holder's Notes are
denominated, the Trustee will enter a currency exchange on behalf of the Issuer and pay
such Holder in the Approved Currency in which such Holder's Notes are denominated);
and

(B) if 100% of the Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding Amount of the

Class SS Notes, the Class A Notes, the Class B Notes and the Class C Notes voting as a single
class provide the Trustee with an effective Special Termination Request Notice exercising option
(1) under the Special Termination Notice, the Trustee will notify the Collateral Disposal Agent
which will liquidate the Collateral Securities distributable to such Noteholders and as payments (in
the case of amounts owed pursuant to subclause (ii) or (iii) of "—Priority of Payments—Principal
Proceeds—Stated Maturity, Optional Redemption Date or Mandatory Redemption Date") and
apply the liquidation proceeds of the Collateral Securities distributable to such Noteholders (after
giving consideration to any currency exchange, if necessary) and as payments (in the case of
amounts owed pursuant to subclause (ii) or (iii) of "—Priority of Payments—Principal Proceeds—

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 Stated Maturity, Optional Redemption Date or Mandatory Redemption Date") in the same priority
as described in subclause (A) above; and

(iv) the Issuer will instruct the Collateral Disposal Agent to liquidate the remaining
Collateral Securities and the liquidation proceeds thereof will be distributed in accordance with
subclause (iv) (with respect to the Class D Notes and Class FL Notes only (provided that
determination of any pro rata allocations of such payments with respect to any Series of Notes of
such Class will be based on the Dollar equivalent principal amount of such Notes as determined
using the Spot FX Rate as of the third Business Day immediately prior to such Mandatory
Redemption Date)) (after giving consideration to any currency exchange, if necessary) through
(ix) of the "—Priority of Payments—Principal Proceeds⎯Stated Maturity, Optional Redemption
Date or Mandatory Redemption Date".

On the earliest of the Credit Default Swap Early Termination Date, the Basis Swap Early
Termination Date and/or the Collateral Put Agreement Early Termination Date (the "Mandatory
Redemption Date"), the Trustee shall apply Principal Proceeds in accordance with "—Priority of
Payments—Principal Proceeds—Stated Maturity, Optional Redemption Date or Mandatory Redemption
Date". Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained herein, even if there will be insufficient
proceeds on the Mandatory Redemption Date to repay the Currency Adjusted Aggregate Outstanding
Amount of each Series of Notes (plus accrued and unpaid interest), the Notes will be deemed to have
been paid in full so long as (i) funds are properly applied in accordance with the Priority of Payments
and/or (ii) funds and/or Collateral Securities are properly applied and/or distributed as described above on
such Mandatory Redemption Date.

Payments

Payments in respect of principal and interest on a Note will be made to the person in whose
name the relevant Note is registered on the applicable record date. Payments on the Notes will be
payable by wire transfer in immediately available funds to an account maintained by DTC or its nominee
(in the case of the Global Notes) or each Noteholder (in the case of individual definitive Notes) to the
extent practicable or otherwise by check drawn on a bank sent by mail either to DTC or its nominee (in
the case of the Global Notes), or to each Holder of a Note at the Noteholder's address appearing in the
applicable register (in the case of individual definitive Notes).

Final payments in respect of principal of the Notes will be made only against surrender of the
Notes, at the office of any paying agent. None of the Issuers, the Trustee or any paying agent will have
any responsibility or liability for any aspects of the records maintained by DTC or its nominee or any of its
participants relating to, or for payments made thereby on account of beneficial interests in, a Global Note.

The Issuers expect that DTC or its nominee, upon receipt of any payment of principal or interest
in respect of a Global Note held by DTC or its nominee, will immediately credit participants' accounts with
payments in amounts proportionate to their respective beneficial interests in such Global Note as shown
on the records of DTC or its nominee. The Issuers also expect that payments by participants to owners of
beneficial interests in such Global Notes held through such participants will be governed by standing
instructions and customary practices, as is now the case with securities held for the accounts of
customers registered in the names of nominees for such customers. Such payments will be the
responsibility of such participants.

For so long as the Notes are listed on any stock exchange and the rules of such exchange so
require, the Issuers will have a listing agent, a paying agent and a transfer agent (which shall be the
"Listing, Paying and Transfer Agent") for the Notes and will give prompt written notice to each Holder of
the appointment, termination or change in the location of any such office or agency.

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Priority of Payments

The Issuer will only make payments, subject to the final paragraph under "Summary—Decrease
in the Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding Amount of each Class of Notes", in accordance with
priorities described below under "—Interest Proceeds", "—Principal Proceeds⎯Stated Maturity, Optional
Redemption Date or Mandatory Redemption Date" and "—Principal Proceeds⎯Other Payment Dates"
(collectively, the "Priority of Payments").

Interest Proceeds.

On each Payment Date, the Optional Redemption Date, the Mandatory Redemption Date and/or
the Stated Maturity, Interest Proceeds will be applied in the following order of priority:

(i) to the payment of Administrative Expenses, which, with respect to the sum of those
amounts listed in subclauses (iii), (v) and (vi) of the definition of "Administrative
Expenses", will be subject to the Administrative Expense Cap;

(ii) to the payment to the Portfolio Selection Agent of any accrued but unpaid Portfolio
Selection Fees in accordance with the terms of the Portfolio Selection Agreement;

(iii) (a) to the payment of the Basis Swap Payment and (b) thereafter, to the payment of the
Collateral Put Provider Fee Amount;

(iv) to the payment of the Class Interest Distribution Amounts of each Class of Notes in
sequential order of priority by Class; provided that, to the extent there are insufficient
proceeds to pay all amounts payable under this clause (iv) with respect to a Class with
more than one Series Outstanding at such time of determination, any pro rata allocations
of such payments with respect to any Series of Notes of such Class will be based on the
Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding Amount of each such Series; provided, further,
that with respect to each Class of the Issuer Notes, such payment will be made to the
Issuing and Paying Agent, for distribution to the Holders of such Class of Notes;

(v) to the payment of any Administrative Expenses not covered in subclause (i) above; and

(vi) the balance of Interest Proceeds (if any) will be distributed to the Protection Buyer.

In addition, if the Issuer purchases a Supplemental Collateral Security at the direction of the
Protection Buyer, the Issuer may use Interest Proceeds on any Business Day to pay for the portion of the
purchase price of a Supplemental Collateral Security constituting accrued and unpaid interest thereon
(such amount, the "Purchased Accrued Interest Amount").

To the extent there is a sufficient amount of Interest Proceeds in each Approved Currency, the
Trustee shall use Interest Proceeds in each such Approved Currency to make payments described in this
section; provided that no payment is made toward any item until all higher ranking items have been paid
in full.

If on any Determination Date (or, in connection with a Mandatory Redemption Date, the third
Business Day immediately prior to such Mandatory Redemption Date) the Issuer determines that there
would be an insufficient amount of Interest Proceeds in any Approved Currency on the related Payment
Date or the Mandatory Redemption Date, as the case may be, to make the payments described in
clauses (i) through (v) above, then the Issuer shall provide for the relevant items by exchanging any
excess Interest Proceeds (as determined by the Protection Buyer after giving effect to the application of
Interest Proceeds to make all payments of a higher priority) in any Approved Currency for proceeds in

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such other Approved Currency for which such shortfall existed at the relevant Spot FX Rate determined
on such Determination Date (or, in connection with a Mandatory Redemption Date, the third Business
Day immediately prior to such Mandatory Redemption Date); provided that to the extent there would be
insufficient Interest Proceeds after giving effect to any such exchange to make all payments required
under clause (iv) above with respect to any Class in which Notes are denominated in more than one
Approved Currency, such distributions shall be made pro rata to Holders of such Class based on the
Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding Amount of each Series of such Class (or, in connection with a
Mandatory Redemption Date, pro rata to Holders of such Class based on the Dollar equivalent principal
amount of such Notes as determined using the Spot FX Rate as of the third Business Day immediately
prior to such Mandatory Redemption Date).

Principal Proceeds⎯Stated Maturity, Optional Redemption Date or Mandatory Redemption Date.

On the Stated Maturity of any Series of Notes, the Optional Redemption Date or the Mandatory
Redemption Date, as the case may be, Principal Proceeds (together with, in the case of the Optional
Redemption Date, any End Payment) will be applied, subject to the provisions described under "—
Mandatory Redemption", in the following order of priority:

(i) (a) to the payment of amounts referred to in subclause (i) and (ii) of "⎯Interest
Proceeds" above, but only to the extent not paid in full thereunder and then (b) in
connection with an Optional Redemption in Whole, to the payment to the Portfolio
Selection Agent of any Makewhole Amount pursuant to the Portfolio Selection
Agreement;

(ii) to the payment of all amounts due to the Basis Swap Counterparty pursuant to the terms
of the Basis Swap, other than a Basis Swap Counterparty Default Termination Payment
(including, for the avoidance of doubt, any Basis Swap Payment not paid in full under
subclause (iii)(a) of "—Interest Proceeds" above);

(iii) (a) to the payment of all amounts due to the Collateral Put Provider pursuant to the terms
of the Collateral Put Agreement, and (b) thereafter, in the case of the Stated Maturity of
any Series of Notes, the Optional Redemption Date or the Mandatory Redemption Date
(other than in connection with a Collateral Default), to the payment of all amounts due to
the Protection Buyer pursuant to the terms of the Credit Default Swap, other than a
Protection Buyer Default Termination Payment;

(iv) (a) to the payment of amounts referred to in subclause (iv) of "⎯Interest Proceeds"
above, but only to the extent not paid in full thereunder and then

(b) (1) in the case of the Stated Maturity of any Series of Notes, (A) to the
payment of the Currency Adjusted Aggregate Outstanding Amount of each
Series of Notes maturing on such date, at par, in each case, pursuant to the Note
Payment Sequence (but only with respect to Classes in which any Series of
Notes matures on such date) (provided that in each case determination of any
pro rata allocations of such payments within any Class issued in more than one
Series maturing on such date will be based on the Aggregate USD Equivalent
Outstanding Amount of such Notes) and (B) if a Redemption Writedown Refund
is received by the Issuer in connection with such Stated Maturity to the payment,
from any available Redemption Writedown Refund only, of an amount equal to
the ICE Currency Adjusted Aggregate Outstanding Amount Differential of each
Series for which a Redemption Writedown Refund has been calculated, in each
case pursuant to the Note Payment Sequence (but only with respect to Classes
in which a Series of Notes with an ICE Currency Adjusted Aggregate
Outstanding Amount Differential greater than zero matures on such date),
(provided that in each case determination of any pro rata allocations of such

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payments within any Class issued in more than one Series maturing on such
date with ICE Currency Adjusted Aggregate Outstanding Amount Differentials
greater than zero will be based on the Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding
Amount of such Notes); or

(2) in the case of the Optional Redemption Date, to the payment of the
Currency Adjusted Aggregate Outstanding Amount of the Notes, at par, pursuant
to the Note Payment Sequence (provided that in each case determination of any
pro rata allocations of such payments within any Class issued in more than one
Series will be based on the Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding Amount of
such Notes) plus, in the limited circumstances as described in "—Optional
Redemption in Whole and Partial Optional Redemption", with respect to any
Reversible Loss Series, the Optional Redemption Reimbursement Amount; or

(3) in the case of a Mandatory Redemption (other than in connection with a

Collateral Default), (A) to the payment of the Currency Adjusted Aggregate
Outstanding Amount of the Notes, at par, pursuant to the Note Payment
Sequence (provided that in each case determination of any pro rata allocations
of such payments within any Class issued in more than one Series will be based
on the Dollar equivalent principal amount of such Notes as determined using the
Spot FX Rate as of the third Business Day immediately prior to such Mandatory
Redemption Date) and (B) if a Redemption Writedown Refund is received by the
Issuer in connection with such Mandatory Redemption to the payment, from any
available Redemption Writedown Refund only, of an amount equal to the ICE
Currency Adjusted Aggregate Outstanding Amount Differential of each Series for
which a Redemption Writedown Refund has been calculated, in each case
pursuant to the Note Payment Sequence, (provided that in each case
determination of any pro rata allocations of such payments within any Class
issued in more than one Series being redeemed on such date in connection with
such Mandatory Redemption with ICE Currency Adjusted Aggregate Outstanding
Amount Differentials greater than zero will be based on the Dollar equivalent of
such Notes (calculated using the Spot FX Rate as of the third Business Day
immediately prior to such Mandatory Redemption Date);

(4) in the case of the Mandatory Redemption Date in connection with a

Collateral Default, in the following priority: (A) first to the payment, pro rata, (i) of
all amounts due to the Protection Buyer pursuant to the terms of the Credit
Default Swap, other than a Protection Buyer Default Termination Payment and
(ii) pro rata to the payment of the Currency Adjusted Aggregate Outstanding
Amount of the Class SS Notes, the Class A-1 Notes and the Class A-2 Notes, at
par, not to exceed, in the case of this subclause (A), $400,000,000 (such limit to
be determined, with respect to subclause (4)(A)(ii), based on the Dollar
equivalent of such amounts paid (calculated using the Spot FX Rate as of the
third Business Day immediately prior to such Mandatory Redemption Date)), (B)
second to the payment, pro rata, of the remaining Currency Adjusted Aggregate
Outstanding Amount of the Class SS Notes, Class A-1 Notes and Class A-2
Notes, at par, (after giving effect to subclause 4(A)), (C) third to the payment of
all remaining amounts due to the Protection Buyer pursuant to the terms of the
Credit Default Swap, other than a Protection Buyer Default Termination
Payment, such amount not to exceed the Currency Adjusted Aggregate
Outstanding Amount of the Notes immediately prior to the distribution of Principal
Proceeds on such Payment Date less amounts paid under subclause (4)(A)(i)
and (D) fourth with respect to the Class B Notes, the Class C Notes, the Class D
Notes and the Class FL Notes, to the payment of the Currency Adjusted

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 Aggregate Outstanding Amount of each Series of such Class of Notes, at par, in
accordance with the Note Payment Sequence; provided that in each case
determination of any pro rata allocations of such payments within any Class
issued in more than one Series will be based on the Dollar equivalent principal
amount of such Notes as determined using the Spot FX Rate as of the third
Business Day immediately prior to such Mandatory Redemption Date; provided,
further, that with respect to each Class of Issuer Notes, any such payment will be
made to the Issuing and Paying Agent, for payment to the Holders of such Class
of Notes;

(v) to the payment of the Basis Swap Counterparty Default Termination Payment, if any;

(vi) to the payment of the Protection Buyer Default Termination Payment, if any;

(vii) to the payment of any Administrative Expenses not covered in subclause (i) above;

(viii) on the Stated Maturity of any Series of Notes other than the final Stated Maturity with
respect to any Series of Notes, for reinvestment in Collateral Securities at the direction of
the Protection Buyer and, pending such reinvestment, to be invested in Eligible
Investments; and

(ix) the balance of Principal Proceeds (if any) will be distributed to the Protection Buyer.

To the extent there is a sufficient amount of Principal Proceeds in each Approved Currency, the
Trustee shall use Principal Proceeds in each such Approved Currency to make payments described in
this section; provided that no payment is made toward any item until all higher ranking items have been
paid in full.

If on any Determination Date (or, in connection with a Mandatory Redemption Date, as of the
third Business Day immediately prior to such Mandatory Redemption Date) the Issuer determines that
there would be an insufficient amount of Principal Proceeds in any Approved Currency on the related
Payment Date or the Mandatory Redemption Date, as the case may be, to make the payments described
in clauses (i) through (vii) above, then the Issuer shall provide for the relevant items by exchanging any
excess Principal Proceeds (as determined by the Protection Buyer after giving effect to the application of
Principal Proceeds to make all payments of a higher priority in the Priority of Payments) in any Approved
Currency for proceeds in such other Approved Currency for which such shortfall existed at the relevant
Spot FX Rate determined on such Determination Date (or, in connection with a Mandatory Redemption
Date, as of the third Business Day immediately prior to such Mandatory Redemption Date); provided that
to the extent there would be insufficient Principal Proceeds after giving effect to any such exchange to
make all payments required under clause (iv) above with respect to any Class in which Notes are
denominated in more than one Approved Currency, such shortfall shall be borne pro rata by Holders of
such Class based on the Dollar equivalent principal amount of such Notes as determined using the Spot
FX Rate as of the Determination Date (or, in connection with a Mandatory Redemption Date, as of the
third Business Day immediately prior to such Mandatory Redemption Date).

Principal Proceeds⎯Other Payment Dates.

On each Business Day (other than the Stated Maturity of any Series of Notes, the Optional
Redemption Date or the Mandatory Redemption Date), Principal Proceeds (together with, in the case of
any Partial Optional Redemption Date, any Partial Optional Redemption End Payment) will be applied in
the following order of priority:

(i) on a Credit Default Swap Settlement Date, to the payment of all Cash Settlement
Amounts payable on such date; provided that Principal Proceeds representing Put

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 Proceeds shall not be applied to the payment of any amount described in this subclause
(i);

(ii) on the Payment Date immediately following the Due Period in which a Reference
Obligation Amortization Amount is determined by the Credit Default Swap Calculation
Agent, if any Collateral was liquidated to pay any Currency Adjusted Notional Principal
Adjustment Amount on such date relating to any such Reference Obligation Amortization
Amount, to the payment of the principal of the Notes, at par, of the Currency Adjusted
Notional Principal Adjustment Amounts allocable on such date, pursuant to the Note
Payment Sequence; provided that, for the avoidance of doubt, with respect to a Class
with more than one Series Outstanding at such time of determination, any pro rata
allocations made pursuant to this subclause will be based on the Aggregate USD
Equivalent Outstanding Amount of each Series of such Class;

(iii) on each Partial Optional Redemption Date and with respect to the Notes to be redeemed
on such date, to the payment of principal of such Notes, at par, in accordance with the
Note Payment Sequence; provided that, for the avoidance of doubt, with respect to a
Class with more than one Series Outstanding being redeemed at such time of
determination (including but not limited to, the redemption of an entire Series and the
redemption of Protection Buyer Notes), any pro rata allocations made pursuant to this
subclause between Notes of any such Class being redeemed will be based on the
Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding Amount of such Notes of such Class being
redeemed at such time of determination; plus, in the limited circumstances as described
in "—Optional Redemption in Whole and Partial Optional Redemption", with respect to
any Reversible Loss Series, the Optional Redemption Reimbursement Amount; and

(iv) for reinvestment in Collateral Securities at the direction of the Protection Buyer and,
pending such reinvestment, to be invested in Eligible Investments.

To the extent there is a sufficient amount of Principal Proceeds in each Approved Currency, the
Trustee shall use Principal Proceeds in each such Approved Currency to make payments described in
this section; provided that no payment is made toward any item until all higher ranking items have been
paid in full.

If on any Determination Date the Issuer determines that there would be an insufficient amount of
Principal Proceeds in any Approved Currency on the related Payment Date, then the Issuer shall provide
for the relevant items by exchanging any excess Principal Proceeds (as determined by the Protection
Buyer after giving effect to the application of Principal Proceeds to make all payments of a higher priority
in the Priority of Payments) in any Approved Currency for proceeds in such other Approved Currency for
which such shortfall existed at the relevant Spot FX Rate determined on such Determination Date;
provided that to the extent there would be insufficient Principal Proceeds after giving effect to any such
exchange to make all payments required under clause (ii) above with respect to any Class in which Notes
are denominated in more than one Approved Currency, such shortfall shall be borne pro rata by Holders
of such Class based on the Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding Amount of such Notes in each such
Approved Currency.

Form of the Notes

Each Class of Notes sold in offshore transactions in reliance on Regulation S will be represented
by one or more Regulation S Global Notes deposited with the Trustee or the Issuing and Paying Agent,
as applicable, as custodian for DTC and registered in the name of Cede & Co., a nominee of DTC, for the
respective accounts of Euroclear and Clearstream. Interests in a Regulation S Global Note may be held
only through Euroclear or Clearstream.

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 Each Class of Notes sold in reliance on Rule 144A under the Securities Act will be represented
by one or more Rule 144A Global Notes deposited with the Trustee or the Issuing and Paying Agent, as
applicable, as custodian for DTC and registered in the name of Cede & Co., as nominee of DTC.

The Notes will be subject to certain restrictions on transfer as set forth under "Transfer
Restrictions".

Any interest in one of the Regulation S Global Notes and the Rule 144A Global Notes that is
transferred to a person who takes delivery in the form of an interest in the other Global Note will, upon
transfer, cease to be an interest in such Global Note and become an interest in the other Global Note
and, accordingly, will thereafter be subject to all transfer restrictions and other procedures applicable to
beneficial interests in such other Global Note for as long as it remains such interest.

Except in the limited circumstances described herein, owners of beneficial interests in either the
Regulation S Global Notes or the Rule 144A Global Notes will not be entitled to receive physical delivery
of certificated Notes. The Notes are not issuable in bearer form.

The Indenture

The following summary describes certain provisions of the Indenture. The summary does not
purport to be complete and is subject to, and qualified in its entirety by reference to, the provisions of the
Indenture.

Events of Default. An "Event of Default" is defined in the Indenture as:

(i) a default in the payment of principal on any Note at its Stated Maturity or the Optional
Redemption Date;

(ii) the failure on any Payment Date to disburse amounts available in the Payment Account
in accordance with the Priority of Payments and continuation of such failure for a period
of five Business Days;

(iii) a circumstance in which either of the Issuers or the Issuer Assets becomes an
investment company required to be registered under the Investment Company Act;

(iv) a default in the performance, in a material respect, or breach, in a material respect, of

any covenant, representation, warranty or other agreement of the Issuers in the
Indenture (other than a covenant or agreement which is specifically addressed
elsewhere therein) or in any certificate or other writing delivered pursuant thereto or in
connection therewith or if any representation or warranty of the Issuers in the Indenture,
the Issuing and Paying Agency Agreement or in any certificate or writing delivered
pursuant thereto proves to be incorrect in any material respect when made, and the
continuance of such default or breach for a period of 30 days after written notice thereof
shall have been given to the Issuers and the Portfolio Selection Agent by the Trustee or
the Issuing and Paying Agent, as applicable, or to the Issuers, the Portfolio Selection
Agent, the Trustee and the Issuing and Paying Agent by the Holders of at least 25% of
the Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding Amount of the Notes, specifying such
default, breach or failure and requiring it to be remedied and stating that such notice is a
"Notice of Default" under the Indenture or the Issuing and Paying Agency Agreement,
as applicable;

(v) the entry of a decree or order by a court having competent jurisdiction adjudging either of
the Issuers as bankrupt or insolvent or granting an order for relief or approving as
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 of or in respect of either of the Issuers under the Bankruptcy Code, the bankruptcy or
insolvency laws of the Cayman Islands or any other applicable law, or appointing a
receiver, liquidator, assignee, or sequestrator (or other similar official) of either of the
Issuers or of any substantial part of its property, or ordering the winding up or liquidation
of its affairs; or an involuntary case or proceeding shall be commenced against either of
the Issuers seeking any of the foregoing and such case or proceeding shall continue in
effect for a period of 60 consecutive days; or

(vi) the institution by either of the Issuers of proceedings to be adjudicated as bankrupt or

insolvent, or the consent by it to the institution of bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings
against it, or the filing by either of the Issuers of a petition or answer or consent seeking
reorganization or relief under the Bankruptcy Code, the bankruptcy and insolvency laws
of the Cayman Islands or any other applicable law, or the consent by it to the filing of any
such petition or to the appointment of a receiver, liquidator, assignee, trustee or
sequestrator (or other similar official) of either of the Issuers or of any substantial part of
its property, or the making by it of an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or the
admission by it in writing of its inability to pay its debts generally as they become due, or
the taking of any action by either of the Issuers in furtherance of any such action.

If an Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing, the Trustee by notice to the Issuers
at the direction of a Majority of the Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding Amount of the Notes voting as
a single class, may, subject to the Indenture, declare the principal of and accrued and unpaid interest on
all the Notes to be immediately due and payable (except that, in the case of an Event of Default described
in subclause (v) or (vi) above, such an acceleration will occur automatically and shall not require any
action by the Trustee or any Noteholder).

At any time after such a declaration of acceleration of maturity has been made and before a
judgment or decree for payment of the money due has been obtained by the Trustee as provided in
accordance with the terms of the Indenture, a Majority of the Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding
Amount of the Notes voting as a single class, by written notice to the Issuers and the Trustee or the
Issuing and Paying Agent, as applicable, may rescind and annul such declaration and its consequences
if:

(i) the Issuer or the Co-Issuer has paid or deposited with the Trustee a sum sufficient to pay,
and shall pay:

(A) all overdue installments of interest on and principal of the Notes (other than
amounts due solely as a result of such acceleration);

(B) to the extent that payment of such interest is lawful, interest upon any Defaulted
Interest at the applicable Series Interest Rate;

(C) all unpaid taxes and Administrative Expenses and other sums paid or advanced
by the Trustee hereunder and the reasonable compensation, expenses,
disbursements and advances of the Trustee and its agents and counsel; and

(D) all unpaid Portfolio Selection Fees;

(ii) the Trustee has determined that all Events of Default, other than the non-payment of the
interest on or principal of Notes that have become due solely by such acceleration, have
been cured and a Majority of the Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding Amount of the
Notes voting as a single class by written notice to the Trustee or the Issuing and Paying
Agent, as applicable, has agreed with such determination or waived such Event of
Default as provided in the Indenture; and

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 (iii) each of the Credit Default Swap, the Basis Swap, the Collateral Put Agreement and the
Collateral Disposal Agreement has not been terminated or any such termination has
been rescinded.

If an Event of Default should occur and be continuing, the Trustee will make payments to the
Holders of the Notes only in the manner described in "Description of the Notes—Priority of Payments",
except that if acceleration has occurred in accordance with the terms of the Indenture, or if a Payment
Default has occurred and has not been cured or waived, no interest shall be payable on any Class of
Notes until the Currency Adjusted Aggregate Outstanding Amount of each Series of all Classes of Notes
that are senior to such Class, if any, have been repaid in full.

If an Event of Default should occur and be continuing, the Trustee will retain the Issuer Assets
securing the Notes intact and continue making payments in the manner described above under "—Priority
of Payments" unless:

(i) the Trustee determines that the anticipated proceeds of a sale or liquidation of the
Collateral (after deducting the reasonable expenses of such sale or liquidation) would be
sufficient to discharge in full the aggregate of the amounts referred to in subclause (i)
through (vii) of "Priority of Payments⎯Principal Proceeds⎯Stated Maturity, Optional
Redemption Date or Mandatory Redemption Date" and a Majority of the Aggregate USD
Equivalent Outstanding Amount of the Notes voting as a single class agrees with such
determination; or

(ii) the Holders of at least 66-2/3% of the Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding Amount of
each Class of Notes (voting separately by Class), subject to the provisions of the
Indenture, direct the sale and liquidation of the Collateral.

As soon as practicable following the occurrence of either condition specified in subclause (i) or (ii)
above, the Trustee will liquidate all Eligible Investments and the Issuer or the Trustee shall notify the
Collateral Disposal Agent to liquidate all Collateral Securities.

A Majority of the Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding Amount of the Notes voting as a single
class will have the right to direct the Trustee in conducting any proceedings or in the sale of any or all of
the Collateral, but only if (i) such direction will not conflict with any rule of law or the Indenture and (ii) the
Trustee determines that such action will not involve it in liability (unless the Trustee has, in its opinion,
received satisfactory indemnity against any such liability).

Pursuant to the Indenture, as security for the payment by the Issuer of the compensation and
expenses of the Trustee and any sums the Trustee may be entitled to receive as indemnification by the
Issuer, the Issuer has granted the Trustee a senior lien on the Issuer Assets, which is senior to the lien of
the Holders of the Notes on the Issuer Assets. The Trustee's lien is exercisable by the Trustee only if the
Notes have become due and payable following an Event of Default.

Subject to the provisions of the Indenture relating to the duties of the Trustee, in the event that an
Event of Default with respect to the Notes occurs and is continuing, the Trustee is under no obligation to
exercise any of the rights or powers under the Indenture at the request of any Holders of Notes, unless
such Holders have offered to the Trustee reasonable security or indemnity in the opinion of the Trustee.

A Majority of the Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding Amount of the Notes voting as a single
class may, in certain cases, waive any default with respect to such Notes, except (a) a default specified in
subclause (i), (ii), (v) or (vi) of the definition of "Events of Default" or (b) a default in respect of a covenant
or provision of the Indenture that cannot be modified or amended without the waiver or consent of the
Holder of each Outstanding Note adversely affected thereby.

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 No Holder of a Note will have the right to institute any proceeding with respect to the Indenture
unless (i) such Holder previously has given to the Trustee or the Issuing and Paying Agent, as applicable,
written notice of a continuing Event of Default; (ii) except in the case of a default in the payment of
principal, the Holders of at least 25% of the Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding Amount of the Notes
have made a written request upon the Trustee to institute such proceedings in its own name as Trustee
and such Holders have offered the Trustee reasonable indemnity; (iii) the Trustee has for 30 days failed
to institute any such proceeding; and (iv) no direction inconsistent with such written request has been
given to the Trustee or the Issuing and Paying Agent, as applicable, during such 30-day period by a
Majority of the Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding Amount of the Notes voting as a single class.

See "Glossary of Defined Terms—Outstanding" for determining whether the Holders of the
requisite percentage of Notes have given any direction, notice or consent.

Notices. Notices to the Holders of the Notes shall be given by first class mail, postage prepaid, to
each Holder at the address appearing in the Note Register or the Issuer Note Register, as applicable. In
addition, for so long as any Series of Notes is listed on any stock exchange and the rules of such stock
exchange so require, notice given to the Holders of any such Series of Notes shall also be given to the
stock exchange in accordance with its procedures.

Modification of Indenture. The Issuers and the Trustee may also enter into one or more
supplemental indentures, without obtaining the consent of Holders of the Notes, the Protection Buyer, the
Basis Swap Counterparty, the Collateral Put Provider, the Collateral Disposal Agent or the Portfolio
Selection Agent (x) so long as the S&P Rating Condition and the Moody's Rating Condition have been
satisfied and if such supplemental indenture would have no material adverse effect on any of the Holders
of the Notes, the Protection Buyer, the Basis Swap Counterparty, the Collateral Put Provider, the
Collateral Disposal Agent (as evidenced by an opinion of counsel or an officer's certificate of the Issuer)
or the Portfolio Selection Agent or (y) for any of the following purposes:

(i) to evidence the succession of any person to either the Issuer or Co-Issuer and the
assumption by any such successor of the covenants of the Issuer or Co-Issuer in the
Notes and the Indenture;

(ii) to add to the covenants of the Issuers or the Trustee for the benefit of the Holders of the
Notes or to surrender any right or power conferred upon the Issuers;

(iii) to convey, transfer, assign, mortgage or pledge any property to or with the Trustee, or
add to the conditions, limitations or restrictions on the authorized amount, terms and
purposes of the issue, authentication and delivery of the Notes;

(iv) to evidence and provide for the acceptance of appointment by a successor trustee and to
add to or change any of the provisions of the Indenture as shall be necessary to facilitate
the administration of the trusts under the Indenture by more than one Trustee;

(v) to correct or amplify the description of any property at any time subject to the lien of the
Indenture, or to correct, amplify or otherwise improve upon any pledge, assignment or
conveyance to the Trustee of any property subject to or required to be subject to the lien
of the Indenture (including, without limitation, any and all actions necessary or desirable
as a result of changes in law or regulations) or subject to the lien of the Indenture any
additional property;

(vi) subject to clause (xiv) below, to modify the restrictions on and procedures for resales and
other transfers of Notes to reflect any changes in applicable law or regulation (or the
interpretation thereof) or to enable the Co-Issuers to rely upon any exemption from

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 registration under the Securities Act or the Investment Company Act or to remove
restrictions on resale and transfer to the extent not required thereunder;

(vii) to otherwise correct any inconsistency, mistake or cure any ambiguity (a) arising under
the Indenture or (b) in connection with the final offering circular or any other transaction
document;

(viii) to take any action necessary or advisable to prevent the Issuer or the Trustee from
becoming subject to withholding or other taxes, fees or assessments or to prevent the
Issuer from being treated for United States federal income tax purposes as engaged in a
United States trade or business or otherwise being subject to United States federal, state
or local income tax on a net income basis;

(ix) to facilitate the issuance of additional Notes of any Class pursuant to the Indenture or the
Issuing and Paying Agency Agreement, as applicable;

(x) to modify certain representations and warranties relating to the Trustee's security interest
in the Issuer Assets in order to maintain or strengthen security interests in response to
changes in applicable law or regulation (or the interpretation thereof) relating thereto;

(xi) to facilitate the listing of any of the Notes on any exchange;

(xii) to facilitate the issuance of combination securities or other similar securities;

(xiii) to change the minimum denomination of the Notes; or

(xiv) to modify the applicable ERISA restrictions on and procedures for resales and other
transfers of Notes to reflect any changes in applicable law or regulation (or the
interpretation thereof) upon the receipt by the Issuer and the Trustee of satisfactory
evidence, which may include an opinion of counsel, that such modified restrictions and/or
modified procedures for resales and transfers are in compliance with applicable ERISA
requirements.

The Trustee shall, consistent with the written advice of counsel, in its discretion determine
whether or not the Holders of Notes, the Protection Buyer, the Basis Swap Counterparty, the Collateral
Put Provider, the Collateral Disposal Agent or the Portfolio Selection Agent would be materially adversely
affected by any supplemental indenture (after giving notice of such change to the Holders of Notes, the
Protection Buyer, the Basis Swap Counterparty, the Collateral Put Provider, the Collateral Disposal Agent
and the Portfolio Selection Agent), and such determination shall be conclusive on all present and future
Holders.

With the consent of a Majority of the Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding Amount of Notes of
each Class of Notes materially and adversely affected thereby, and, if materially and adversely affected
thereby, the Protection Buyer, the Basis Swap Counterparty, the Collateral Put Provider, the Collateral
Disposal Agent or the Portfolio Selection Agent, as the case may be, the Trustee and the Issuers may
execute a supplemental indenture to add provisions to, or change in any manner or eliminate any
provisions of, the Indenture or modify in any manner the rights of the Holders of the Notes, the Protection
Buyer, the Basis Swap Counterparty, the Collateral Put Provider, the Collateral Disposal Agent and the
Portfolio Selection Agent; provided that, without the consent of each Holder of each Outstanding Note of
each Class (or, in the case of subclause (i), each Series) materially adversely affected thereby no
supplemental indentures may be entered into which:

(i) change the Stated Maturity of any Note, or the date on which any installment of principal
or interest on any Note is due and payable, reduce the principal amount of any Note or

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 the Series Interest Rate or the redemption price with respect to any Note, change the
earliest specified date on which any Note may be redeemed, change the provisions of
the Indenture for the application of Proceeds of any Issuer Assets to the payment of
principal of or interest on the Notes or change any place where, or the coin or currency in
which, any Note or the principal thereof or interest thereon is payable, or impair the right
to institute suit for the enforcement of any such payment on or after the Stated Maturity
thereof (or, in the case of a redemption of a Note, on or after the Optional Redemption
Date, the applicable Partial Optional Redemption Date or the Mandatory Redemption
Date);

(ii) reduce the percentage of the Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding Amount of Notes of
each Class the consent of the Holders of which is required for the authorization of any
such supplemental indenture, or the consent of the Holders of which is required for any
waiver of compliance with certain provisions of the Indenture or certain defaults
thereunder and their consequences;

(iii) impair or adversely affect the Issuer Assets except as otherwise permitted by the
Indenture;

(iv) except as expressly provided in the Indenture and other than the lien of the Indenture,
permit the creation of any lien with respect to any part of the Issuer Assets or terminate
such lien on any property at any time subject thereto or deprive the Holder of any Note or
the Trustee of the security afforded by the lien of the Indenture;

(v) reduce the percentage of Holders of the Notes of each Class whose consent is required
to request the Trustee to preserve the Issuer Assets or rescind the Trustee's election to
preserve the Issuer Assets or to sell or liquidate the Issuer Assets pursuant to the
Indenture;

(vi) modify any of the provisions of the Indenture with respect to any supplemental indenture
except to increase the percentage of the Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding
Amount of Notes whose Holders' consent is required for any such action or to provide
that other provisions of the Indenture cannot be modified or waived without the consent
of the Holder of each Outstanding Note adversely affected thereby;

(vii) modify the definition in the Indenture of the term "Outstanding";

(viii) modify any of the provisions of the Indenture in such a manner as to (i) affect the
calculation of the amount of any payment of interest on or principal of any Note or (ii)
affect the right of the Holders of the Notes to the benefit of any provisions for the
redemption of the Notes contained therein;

(ix) amend any provision of the Indenture or any other agreement entered into by the Issuer
with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby relating to the institution of
proceedings for the Issuer or the Co-Issuer to be adjudicated as bankrupt or insolvent, or
the consent of the Issuer or the Co-Issuer to the institution of bankruptcy or insolvency
proceedings against it, or the filing with respect to the Issuer or the Co-Issuer of a
petition or answer or consent seeking reorganization, arrangement, moratorium or
liquidation proceedings, or other proceedings under the Bankruptcy Code or any similar
laws, or the consent of the Issuer or the Co-Issuer to the filing of any such petition or the
appointment of a receiver, liquidator, assignee, trustee or sequestrator (or other similar
official) of the Issuer or the Co-Issuer or any substantial part of its property, respectively;
or

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 (x) amend any limited recourse provision of the Indenture or any limited recourse provision
of any other agreement entered into by the Issuer with respect to the transactions
contemplated hereby (which limited recourse provision provides that the obligations of
the Issuer are limited recourse obligations of the Issuer payable solely from the Issuer
Assets in accordance with the terms of the Indenture).

The Trustee shall, consistent with the written advice of counsel, in its discretion determine
whether or not the Holders of the Notes, the Protection Buyer, the Basis Swap Counterparty, the
Collateral Put Provider, the Collateral Disposal Agent or the Portfolio Selection Agent would be adversely
or materially adversely affected by any supplemental indenture (after giving notice of such change to the
Holders of Notes, the Protection Buyer, the Basis Swap Counterparty, the Collateral Put Provider, the
Collateral Disposal Agent and the Portfolio Selection Agent), and such determination shall be conclusive
on all present and future Holders.

Unless the Portfolio Selection Agent has been given prior written notice of such amendment and
has consented thereto in writing, no supplemental indenture may (a) affect the obligations or rights of the
Portfolio Selection Agent including, without limitation, expanding or restricting the Portfolio Selection
Agent's rights or obligations or (b) affect the amount, timing or priority of any fees payable to the Portfolio
Selection Agent under the Portfolio Selection Agreement and the Indenture.

Under the Indenture, the Trustee will, for so long as the Notes are Outstanding and rated by the
Rating Agencies, deliver a copy of any proposed supplemental indenture to the Rating Agencies not later
than (i) 10 Business Days prior to the execution of such proposed supplemental indenture if such
proposed supplemental indenture requires the S&P Rating Condition and the Moody's Rating Condition to
be satisfied or (ii) at any time prior to the execution of such proposed supplemental indenture if such
proposed supplemental indenture does not require the S&P Rating Condition or the Moody's Rating
Condition to be satisfied, and no such supplemental indenture shall be entered into unless the S&P
Rating Condition and the Moody's Rating Condition have been satisfied (other than a supplemental
indenture entered into in accordance with clause (y) of the first paragraph of this section).

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, any such supplemental indenture shall not alter
the characterization of the Co-Issued Notes as debt for United States federal income tax purposes.

Additional Issuance. With respect to the Co-Issued Notes, a Series of any such Class may be
issued from time to time following the Closing Date. Such additional issuance of such Series must satisfy
the following conditions:

(a) the proceeds from any such additional issuance shall be used by the Issuer to purchase
Collateral Securities at the direction of the Protection Buyer in a principal amount not less
than the principal amount of such additional issuance or, pending such investment,
deposited in the Principal Collection Account and invested in Eligible Investments;
provided that the Collateral Securities and Eligible Investments purchased with the
proceeds of such additional issuance will be denominated in the same Approved
Currency in which such additional Series is denominated;

(b) the sum of the proceeds received from the issuance of such Series plus any Additional
Issuance Upfront Payment received by the Issuer from the Protection Buyer in
connection with such additional issuance must equal the principal amount of such Notes;

(c) the terms (other than the date of issuance, the Series Interest Rate, the Approved
Currency in which such Notes are denominated, the Stated Maturity, the Non-Call Period,
and the date from which interest will accrue) of any Series of Notes will be identical to the
terms of any previously issued Notes of the relevant Class of such Series, if any;

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 (d) the Protection Buyer must notify the Rating Agencies of such additional issuance prior to
such additional issuance;

(e) the S&P Rating Condition and the Moody's Rating Condition must be satisfied; and

(f) if the additional issuance will cause the Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding Amount
of any Class of Co-Issued Notes to exceed the Initial Class Notional Amount set forth in
"Summary—Notes", the Issuer will receive written advice of counsel that, following such
additional issuance, the Co-Issued Notes issued pursuant to such additional issuance will
be treated as debt for U.S. federal income tax purposes and any Co-Issued Notes
outstanding prior to such additional issuance would have received an opinion that such
Co-Issued Notes will be treated as debt for U.S. federal income tax purposes after such
additional issuance.

In connection with any such additional issuance, the Issuer shall, to the extent required by the
rules thereof, provide any applicable stock exchange with a listing circular or an offering circular
supplement, relating to such Notes.

Each Series of a given Class shall be pari passu with respect to Credit Event Adjustment
Amounts, Notional Principal Adjustment Amounts and Reinstatement Adjustment Amounts as described
herein.

For the avoidance of doubt, following a Partial Optional Redemption of any Series of Co-Issued
Notes or Protection Buyer Notes that are Co-Issued Notes, additional Series of such Class may be issued
in accordance with the requirements set forth in this section.

Jurisdictions of Incorporation. Under the Indenture, the Issuer and the Co-Issuer will be required
to maintain their rights and franchises as a company and a corporation incorporated under the laws of the
Cayman Islands and the State of Delaware, respectively, to comply with the provisions of their respective
organizational documents and to obtain and preserve their qualification to do business as foreign
corporations in each jurisdiction in which such qualifications are or shall be necessary to protect the
validation and enforceability of the Indenture, the Notes or any of the Issuer Assets; provided, however,
that the Issuer shall be entitled to change its jurisdiction of incorporation from the Cayman Islands to any
other jurisdiction reasonably selected by the Issuer and approved by the common shareholder of the
Issuer so long as (a) such change is not disadvantageous in any material respect to the Issuer, the
Holders of any Class of Notes, the Protection Buyer, the Basis Swap Counterparty, the Collateral Put
Provider, the Collateral Disposal Agent and the Portfolio Selection Agent, (b) written notice of such
change shall have been given by the Issuer to the Trustee, the Issuing and Paying Agent, the Holders of
any Class of Notes, the Protection Buyer, the Basis Swap Counterparty, the Collateral Put Provider, the
Portfolio Selection Agent and each of the Rating Agencies at least 30 Business Days prior to such
change of jurisdiction, (c) the S&P Rating Condition shall have been satisfied and (d) on or prior to the
15th Business Day following such notice the Trustee or the Issuing and Paying Agent, as applicable, shall
not have received written notice from a Majority of the Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding Amount of
the Notes voting as a single class, the Protection Buyer, the Basis Swap Counterparty, the Collateral Put
Provider or the Collateral Disposal Agent objecting to such change.

Petitions for Bankruptcy. The Indenture will provide that neither (i) the Trustee, in its own
capacity, or on behalf of any Noteholder nor (ii) the Noteholders may, prior to the date which is one year
and one day (or, if longer, the applicable preference period) after the payment in full of all Notes institute
against, or join any other person in instituting against, the Issuer or Co-Issuer any bankruptcy,
reorganization, arrangement, moratorium or liquidation proceedings, or other proceedings under federal
or state bankruptcy or similar laws, including under Cayman Islands law.

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 Satisfaction and Discharge of the Indenture. The Indenture will be discharged with respect to the
Issuer Assets securing the Notes upon delivery to the Trustee or the Issuing and Paying Agent, as
applicable, for cancellation of all of the Notes, or, within certain limitations (including the obligation to pay
principal and interest), upon deposit with the Trustee of funds sufficient for the payment or redemption
thereof and the payment by the Issuers of all other amounts due under the Indenture.

Trustee. LaSalle Bank National Association will be the Trustee under the Indenture for the Notes.
The Issuers and their Affiliates may maintain other banking relationships in the ordinary course of
business with the Trustee. The payment of the fees and expenses of the Trustee relating to the Notes is
solely the obligation of the Issuers. The Trustee and/or its Affiliates may receive compensation in
connection with the Trustee's investment of trust assets in certain Eligible Investments as provided in the
Indenture and in connection with the Trustee's administration of any securities lending activities of the
Issuer.
The Indenture contains provisions for the indemnification of the Trustee for any loss, liability or
expense incurred without negligence, willful misconduct or bad faith on its part, arising out of or in
connection with the acceptance or administration of the Indenture.
Reports Prepared Pursuant to the Indenture. Upon the written request in the form of Exhibit A
hereto, any Noteholder may request that the Trustee or the Issuing and Paying Agent, as applicable,
provide to such Noteholder the monthly reports and certain other reports prepared by or on behalf of the
Issuer in accordance with the Indenture.

Governing Law. The Indenture and the Co-Issued Notes will be governed by, and construed in
accordance with, the laws of the State of New York applicable to agreements made and to be performed
therein.

The Notes will be in book-entry form. Persons acquiring beneficial ownership interests in the
Notes will hold their interests through DTC if such Persons are direct participants in DTC, or indirectly
through organizations that are participants in DTC. Therefore, a Person who holds a beneficial ownership
interest in the Notes will only be permitted to exercise their rights through DTC and participants of DTC.
DTC or its nominee shall be the registered holder of the Notes and DTC will only take action with respect
to such rights at the instruction or the direction of the participants. Similarly, if the Trustee or the Issuing
and Paying Agent, as applicable, has to provide any notice to Noteholders or to solicit the consent of any
Noteholder, the Trustee or the Issuing and Paying Agent, as applicable, will only act through DTC (which
in turn will notify its relevant participants, which in turn will notify Persons holding beneficial ownership
interests in the Notes).

From time to time following the Closing Date, any Noteholder may submit to the Trustee, or the
Issuing and Paying Agent, as applicable, in writing, a Noteholder Communication Notice requesting the
contents of such communication be sent to all other Noteholders. Within three Business Days of
receiving such Noteholder Communication Notice, the Trustee or Issuing and Paying Agent, as
applicable, will deliver to all Noteholders a Trustee Noteholder Communication Notice.

The Issuing and Paying Agency Agreement

Pursuant to the Issuing and Paying Agency Agreement, LaSalle Bank National Association will be
appointed as the Issuing and Paying Agent. The Issuer may at any time and from time to time terminate
the appointment of the Issuing and Paying Agent and appoint one or more additional Issuing and Paying
Agents. The Issuer will give prompt notice to the Trustee of the appointment or termination of the Issuing
and Paying Agent and of the location and any change in the location of the Issuing and Paying Agent's
office or agency. The Issuing and Paying Agent will provide notice to the Holders of the Issuer Notes of
any such change of which it receives notice.

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 Pursuant to the Issuing and Paying Agency Agreement, LaSalle Bank National Association will be
appointed as the Issuer Note Registrar. The Issuer Note Registrar will keep the note register and provide
for the registration and transfer of the Issuer Notes. The Issuer may at any time and from time to time
terminate the appointment of the Issuer Note Registrar and appoint one or more additional Issuer Note
Registrars. The Issuer will give prompt notice to the Issuing and Paying Agent of the appointment or
termination of the Issuer Note Registrar and of the location and any change in the location of the Issuer
Note Registrar's office. The Issuer Note Registrar will provide notice to the Holders of the Issuer Notes of
any such change of which it receives notice.

The Issuing and Paying Agent will make distributions on the Issuer Notes and perform various
fiscal services on behalf of the Issuer. On or prior to the Closing Date, the Issuing and Paying Agent will
establish a segregated bank account designated as the "Issuer Notes Distribution Account". The
Issuing and Paying Agent will deposit any funds received from the Trustee pursuant to the Indenture
(including, without limitation, all distributions of Interest Proceeds and Principal Proceeds on each
Payment Date, any other Business Day on which Currency Adjusted Notional Principal Adjustment
Amounts are paid by the Issuer to the Holders of the Issuer Notes or on the Stated Maturity for, or date of
redemption of, the applicable Issuer Notes, made by the Trustee to the Issuing and Paying Agent
pursuant to the Indenture as described herein under "—Priority of Payments") into the Issuer Notes
Distribution Account.

Pursuant to the Issuing and Paying Agency Agreement, the Issuing and Paying Agent, on behalf
of the Issuer, will promptly give notice of the amount distributed thereunder for the relevant Payment Date
to the Holders of the Issuer Notes and to the Issuer. The Issuing and Paying Agent will also make such
information available to Holders of the Issuer Notes at its offices. Distributions to Holders of the Issuer
Notes, if any, will be paid on each Payment Date, any other Business Day on which Currency Adjusted
Notional Principal Adjustment Amounts are paid by the Issuer to the Holders of the Issuer Notes or on the
Stated Maturity for, or date of redemption of, a Class of the Issuer Notes, as applicable, to the persons in
whose names such Issuer Notes are registered in the Issuer Note Register at the close of business on
the Record Date for such Payment Date. Pursuant to the Issuing and Paying Agency Agreement,
distributions to Holders of any Class of Issuer Notes will be paid pro rata to Holders of such Class;
provided that such pro rata allocation will be based on the Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding
Amount of such Class of Notes held by each such Holder but will be payable to each such Holder in the
applicable Approved Currency with respect to each such Holder's Currency Adjusted Aggregate
Outstanding Amount of such Notes.

The Issuing and Paying Agency Agreement also provides for the terms of transfer and exchange
of the Issuer Notes described herein under "Transfer Restrictions". The payment of the fees and
expenses of the Issuing and Paying Agent and the Issuer Note Registrar is solely the obligation of the
Issuer. The Issuing and Paying Agency Agreement contains provisions for the indemnification of the
Issuing and Paying Agent and the Issuer Note Registrar against any and all liabilities, costs and expenses
(including reasonable legal fees and expenses) relating to or arising out of or in connection with their
performance under the Issuing and Paying Agency Agreement, except to the extent that such liabilities,
costs and expenses are caused by the negligence, willful misconduct or bad faith of the Issuing and
Paying Agent or the Issuer Note Registrar, as the case may be.

Additional Issuance. With respect to the Issuer Notes, a Series of any such Class may be issued
from time to time following the Closing Date. Such additional issuance of such Series must satisfy the
following conditions:

(a) the proceeds from any such additional issuance shall be used by the Issuer to purchase
Collateral Securities at the direction of the Protection Buyer in a principal amount not less
than the principal amount of such additional issuance or, pending such investment,
deposited in the Principal Collection Account and invested in Eligible Investments;
provided that the Collateral Securities and Eligible Investments purchased with the

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 proceeds of such additional issuance will be denominated in the same Approved
Currency in which such additional Series is denominated;

(b) the sum of the proceeds received from the issuance of such Series plus any Additional
Issuance Upfront Payment received by the Issuer from the Protection Buyer in
connection with such additional issuance must equal the principal amount of such Notes;

(c) the terms (other than the date of issuance, the Series Interest Rate, the Approved
Currency in which such Notes are denominated, the Stated Maturity, the Non-Call Period
and the date from which interest will accrue) of any Series of Notes will be identical to the
terms of any previously issued Notes of the relevant Class of such Series, if any;

(d) the Protection Buyer must notify the Rating Agencies of such additional issuance prior to
such additional issuance; and

(e) the S&P Rating Condition and the Moody's Rating Condition must be satisfied.

In connection with any such additional issuance, the Issuer shall, to the extent required by the
rules thereof, provide any applicable stock exchange with a listing circular or an offering circular
supplement, relating to such Notes.

For the avoidance of doubt, following a Partial Optional Redemption of any Series of Issuer Notes
or Protection Buyer Notes that are Issuer Notes, additional Series of such Class may be issued in
accordance with the requirements set forth in this section.

Governing Law. The Issuer Notes and each Deed of Covenant will be governed by, and
construed in accordance with, the laws of the Cayman Islands. The Issuing and Paying Agency
Agreement will be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York
applicable to agreements made and to be performed therein without regard to the conflict of laws
principles thereof.
Reports Prepared Pursuant to the Indenture. Upon the written request in the form of Exhibit A
hereto, any Holder of the Issuer Notes may request that the Issuing and Paying Agent provide to such
Holder the monthly reports and certain other reports prepared by or on behalf of the Issuer in accordance
with the terms of the Indenture.

USE OF PROCEEDS

The aggregate net proceeds of the offering of the Notes are expected to equal approximately
$192,000,000 (including the USD Equivalent of the Notes denominated in Approved Currencies other
than Dollars). The Issuer will use such net proceeds, together with part or all of the Upfront Payment, to
purchase Collateral Securities and Eligible Investments that will have an aggregate principal amount of at
least $192,000,000 (including the USD Equivalent of the Collateral Securities denominated in Approved
Currencies other than Dollars); provided that, for each Approved Currency, the aggregate principal
amount of Collateral Securities and Eligible Investments denominated in such Approved Currency and
purchased with the proceeds of the offering will equal or exceed the Currency Adjusted Aggregate
Outstanding Amount of Notes denominated in such Approved Currency on the Closing Date.

RATINGS OF THE NOTES

It is a condition to the issuance of the Notes issued on the Closing Date that the Notes of each
such Class receive from the Rating Agencies the minimum rating indicated under "Summary—Notes". A
credit rating is not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold securities and may be subject to revision or
withdrawal at any time by the assigning rating agency.

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 THE CREDIT DEFAULT SWAP

The following description of the Credit Default Swap is a summary of certain provisions of the
Credit Default Swap. The following summary does not purport to be complete, and is qualified in its
entirety by reference to the detailed provisions of the Credit Default Swap.

The Notes do not represent an obligation of the Protection Buyer. Noteholders will not have any
right to proceed directly against the Protection Buyer in respect of the Protection Buyer's obligations
under the Credit Default Swap. However, the Holders of a Majority of the Aggregate USD Equivalent
Outstanding Amount of the Notes voting as a single class will have the right to direct the Issuer with
respect to the enforcement of any claims that it may have against the Protection Buyer. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, if the Protection Buyer is the sole defaulting party or Affected Party under the Credit Default
Swap, then the Issuer will have 30 days to enter into a replacement credit default swap and basis swap
(otherwise a Mandatory Redemption will occur). See "—Replacement".

Effective Date and Termination Date

The effective date of the Credit Default Swap will be the Closing Date.

Unless terminated prior to its scheduled termination date, or unless an Extended Termination
Date as described in this section occurs, the Credit Default Swap will terminate on February 22, 2038 (the
"Scheduled Termination Date").

Credit Event Notices may be given (the "Notice Delivery Period") during the period from and
including the Closing Date to and including the earlier of the Scheduled Termination Date or a Credit
Default Swap Early Termination Date.

If, on the Scheduled Termination Date a Credit Event has occurred with respect to which the
Conditions to Settlement have been satisfied, but with respect to which the Credit Default Swap
Settlement Date has not occurred, the termination date of the Credit Default Swap will extend up to the
day that is the last Credit Default Swap Settlement Date (such day, the "Extended Termination Date").

The "Termination Date" of the Credit Default Swap will be the later of (i) the Scheduled
Termination Date and (ii) the Extended Termination Date.

Payments

Upfront Payment by the Protection Buyer to the Issuer.

On the Closing Date, the Protection Buyer will make an upfront payment (the "Upfront
Payment") to the Issuer in an amount with respect to each Approved Currency, if greater than zero, equal
to:

(i) the sum of (a) the amount needed to purchase the Initial Collateral Securities
denominated in such Approved Currency (with an aggregate principal amount of at least
the Currency Adjusted Aggregate Outstanding Amount of Notes denominated in such
Approved Currency) and (b) expenses incurred on or prior to the Closing Date in such
Approved Currency in connection with the offering of the Notes and the transactions
contemplated hereby; less

(ii) the Currency Adjusted Aggregate Outstanding Amount of Notes denominated in such
Approved Currency.

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 Periodic Payments by the Protection Buyer to the Issuer.

(I) On the Closing Date and each Payment Date prior to the earliest to occur of (a) the final
Stated Maturity of all Series of Notes, (b) an Optional Redemption in Whole or (c) a Mandatory
Redemption, the Protection Buyer will pay to the Issuer an amount equal to the aggregate of:

(i) the product, with respect to each Series of Notes Outstanding, of:

(a) the Applicable Spread for such Series;

(b) the Currency Adjusted Aggregate Outstanding Amount of such Series of

Notes on such date; and

(c) the applicable Day Count Fraction for the Interest Accrual Period
commencing on such date;

(ii) the product, with respect to each Class of Notes Outstanding, of:

(a) the Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding Amount of such Class on

such date;

(b) the Applicable Class Portfolio Selection Fee Rate with respect to such
Class of Notes; and

(c) the actual number of days in the Interest Accrual Period (or, if on such
date the Protection Buyer has a long-term rating below "AA-" by S&P, the
actual number of days in the next two Interest Accrual Periods)
commencing on such date divided by 360;

(iii) an amount equal to the Collateral Put Provider Fee Amount due on the
immediately succeeding Payment Date to the Collateral Put Provider pursuant to
the Collateral Put Agreement; and

(iv) an amount equal to the Administrative Expenses expected to be paid pursuant to

clause (i) of the "Description of the Notes—Priority of Payments—Interest
Proceeds" on the immediately succeeding Payment Date (or, if on such date the
Protection Buyer has a long-term rating below "AA-" by S&P, the amount
determined to be due on the following two Payment Dates as determined by the
Credit Default Swap Calculation Agent in a commercially reasonable manner)
(excluding, for the avoidance of doubt, any indemnities payable by the Issuer);
plus

(II) on each Payment Date, an amount, if greater than zero, equal to:

(i) the amount required to be paid pursuant to clauses (i) through (v) of "Description
of the Notes—Priority of Payments—Interest Proceeds" on such Payment Date
(excluding, for the avoidance of doubt, any indemnities payable by the Issuer);
less

(ii) the amount on deposit on such Payment Date in the CDS Issuer Fixed Payment
Subaccount plus the Monthly Basis Swap Payment due on such Payment Date
(each payment made under (I) and (II) above, a "Fixed Payment").

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 Cash Settlement Amounts paid by the Issuer to the Protection Buyer.

On a Credit Default Swap Calculation Date, the Credit Default Swap Calculation Agent will
determine the Cash Settlement Amount that will need to be paid by the Issuer on the related Credit
Default Swap Settlement Date. See "Summary—The Credit Default Swap".

In addition, on a Credit Default Swap Calculation Date, the Trustee will direct the liquidation of
any Eligible Investments held by the Issuer and denominated in the Approved Currency in which such
Cash Settlement Amount is payable (assuming that the Issuer will receive at least 100% of par for such
Eligible Investments in any such liquidation, other than Put Excluded Collateral) in an amount sufficient to
pay the related Cash Settlement Amount on the Credit Default Swap Settlement Date.

If such liquidation proceeds are insufficient to pay such Cash Settlement Amount, the Issuer or
Trustee will direct the Collateral Disposal Agent to attempt to sell a par amount of Collateral Securities
(rounded up, if necessary, to reflect minimum denominations) in an amount (assuming that the Issuer will
receive at least 100% of par for such Collateral Securities in any such liquidation, other than Put Excluded
Collateral), when added to the amount of proceeds expected to be received by the Issuer from liquidation
of Eligible Investments (assuming that the Issuer will receive at least 100% of par for such Eligible
Investments, other than Put Excluded Collateral), sufficient to pay a Cash Settlement Amount (the par
amount of Collateral Securities to be liquidated in connection with any liquidation of the Collateral
Securities, the "Collateral Securities Principal Amount"), for settlement on the Credit Default Swap
Settlement Date. The Collateral Disposal Agent shall select in its sole discretion the particular Collateral
Securities to be liquidated in an aggregate principal amount equal to the Collateral Securities Principal
Amount (the Collateral Securities selected by the Collateral Disposal Agent to be liquidated in connection
with any liquidation of Collateral Securities, the "Selected Collateral Securities"); provided that any such
Selected Collateral Securities will be denominated in the same currency as the Notes, the Currency
Adjusted Aggregate Outstanding Amount of which is reduced by the related Currency Adjusted Credit
Event Adjustment Amount. The Collateral Disposal Agent will then attempt to solicit bids for the sale of
each such Selected Collateral Security. The Collateral Disposal Agent may, in its sole discretion, bid up
to 100% for such Selected Collateral Security (excluding any accrued interest) if the Collateral Disposal
Agent is not able to procure a third-party bid of at least 100%. A Selected Collateral Security will be sold
to the highest bidder for settlement on the Credit Default Swap Settlement Date. Pursuant to the terms of
the Credit Default Swap, if the liquidation proceeds of Eligible Investments and Collateral Securities would
have been sufficient to pay a Cash Settlement Amount had such Collateral (other than Put Excluded
Collateral) been liquidated at least at 100% of par (instead of below 100% of par), the Issuer will be
deemed to have paid such Cash Settlement Amount in full upon the Protection Buyer's receipt of the
actual related liquidation proceeds.

See "Summary—The Credit Default Swap—Cash Settlement Amount".

Payment by the Protection Buyer to the Issuer in connection with a Reference Obligation
Reimbursement.

On the Payment Date immediately following the Due Period during which a Reference Obligation
Reimbursement Amount is determined by the Credit Default Swap Calculation Agent with respect to one
or more Reference Obligation(s), and so long as such Reference Obligation(s) remains in the Reference
Portfolio at the time of such Reference Obligation Reimbursement, the Protection Buyer will pay to the
Issuer an amount equal to the aggregate of (i) the Currency Adjusted Reinstatement Adjustment Amounts
payable on such date and (ii) the ICE Currency Adjusted Interest Reimbursement Amounts payable on
such date.

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 Payments by the Protection Buyer to the Issuer in connection with an additional issuance of
Notes.

Following the Closing Date, on or prior to the date on which the Issuer issues additional Notes,
the Protection Buyer will (in the event such additional issuance occurs) make a payment to the Issuer (in
the Approved Currency in which such additional Notes are denominated) equal to the product of (i) the
par amount of such additional Notes and (ii) the greater of (a) 100% less the issuance price of such
additional Notes (expressed as a percentage of the par amount thereof) and (b) zero (any such payment,
an "Additional Issuance Upfront Payment").

Payments by the Protection Buyer to the Issuer in connection with the Issuer's purchase of
Collateral Securities.

Following the Closing Date, on or prior to the date on which the Issuer purchases a Collateral
Security, the Protection Buyer shall (in the event the Issuer actually purchases a Collateral Security)
make a payment to the Issuer equal to the product of (i) the par amount of such Collateral Security and
(ii) the greater of (a) the purchase price (including accrued and unpaid interest) of such Collateral Security
(expressed as a percentage of the par amount thereof) less 100.00% and (b) zero.

Payment on the Stated Maturity, the Optional Redemption Date or the Mandatory Redemption
Date.

On the Stated Maturity, the Optional Redemption Date or the Mandatory Redemption Date, in
addition to any Credit Default Swap Termination Payment, the Protection Buyer may, to the extent of
available Principal Proceeds, receive from the Issuer an amount as described under subclause (ix) of
"Description of the Notes—Priority of Payments—Principal Proceeds—Stated Maturity, Optional
Redemption Date or Mandatory Redemption Date".

On the Stated Maturity for any Series of Notes or a Mandatory Redemption caused by a
termination of the Credit Default Swap as a result of a default by the Protection Buyer, a termination of
the Collateral Put Agreement as a result of a default by the Collateral Put Provider or a termination of the
Basis Swap as a result of a default by the Basis Swap Counterparty, the Protection Buyer will make a
payment to the Issuer in an amount equal to the aggregate of the Currency Adjusted Redemption Refund
Adjustment Amounts determined with respect to such date (any such payment, a "Redemption
Writedown Refund").

Payment in Connection with a Replacement Credit Default Swap.

On the date a replacement credit default swap is entered into with a Replacement Counterparty,
the Protection Buyer may receive a termination payment from the Issuer.

Payment on a Partial Optional Redemption Date.

In the case of a Partial Optional Redemption, at the sole discretion of the Protection Buyer, the
Protection Buyer may pay to the Issuer an amount (the "Partial Optional Redemption End Payment")
equal to (a) the aggregate amount required to be paid by the Issuer on the Partial Optional Redemption
Date in accordance with subclause (iii) of "Description of the Notes—Priority of Payments—Principal
Proceeds—Other Payment Dates" less (b) the Principal Proceeds that are expected to be available on
the Partial Optional Redemption Date to pay the amount described in subclause (a) after giving
consideration to any currency exchange; provided, however, that a Partial Optional Redemption will be
effected only in accordance with the Indenture.

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 Payment by the Protection Buyer to the Issuer in connection with Collateral denominated in
Approved Currencies.

On each Credit Default Swap Settlement Date and with respect to each Approved Currency, the
Protection Buyer will pay to the Issuer the difference, if greater than zero, between (i) the Currency
Adjusted Aggregate Outstanding Amount of all Notes denominated in such Approved Currency and (ii)
the principal balance of Collateral (including Cash) held by the Issuer in the Collateral Account and
denominated in such Approved Currency (for the avoidance of doubt, such amounts as determined after
giving effect to the payment of any Cash Settlement Amount on such date) so long as such difference
arises in connection with the liquidation of Collateral in order to pay a Cash Settlement Amount (any such
payment, an "Approved Currency Collateral Payment").

Credit Events

"Failure to Pay Principal" means, with respect to any Reference Obligation (i) a failure by the
related Reference Entity (or any Insurer thereof) to pay the Expected Principal Amount of such Reference
Obligation on the applicable Final Amortization Date or the applicable Legal Final Maturity Date, as the
case may be or (ii) payment on any such day of an Actual Principal Amount that is less than the Expected
Principal Amount of such Reference Obligation; provided that the failure by such Reference Entity (or
such Insurer) to pay any such amount in respect of principal in accordance with the foregoing shall not
constitute a Failure to Pay Principal if such failure has been remedied within any grace period applicable
to such payment obligation under the related Underlying Instruments or, if no such grace period is
applicable, within three Business Days after the day on which such Expected Principal Amount was
scheduled to be paid.

"Writedown" means with respect to any Reference Obligation, the occurrence at any time on or
after the Closing Date of:

(i) (a) a writedown or applied loss (however described in the related Underlying
Instruments) resulting in a reduction in the Reference Obligation Outstanding
Principal Amount with respect to such Reference Obligation (other than as a
result of a scheduled or unscheduled payment of principal); or

(b) the attribution of a principal deficiency or realized loss (however described in the
related Underlying Instruments) to such Reference Obligation resulting in a
reduction or subordination of the current interest payable on such Reference
Obligation;

(ii) the forgiveness of any amount of principal by the holders of such Reference Obligation
pursuant to an amendment to the related Underlying Instruments resulting in a reduction
in the related Reference Obligation Outstanding Principal Amount; or

(iii) if the related Underlying Instruments do not provide for writedowns, applied losses,
principal deficiencies or realized losses as described in subclause (i) above to occur in
respect of such Reference Obligation, an Implied Writedown Amount being determined in
respect of such Reference Obligation by the Credit Default Swap Calculation Agent.

The Reference Portfolio

The Reference Portfolio is set out in Schedule A and will not be modified other than as described
under "—Removal of Reference Obligations from the Reference Portfolio".

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Removal of Reference Obligations from the Reference Portfolio

Following a Credit Event and the satisfaction of the Conditions to Settlement relating thereto, the
Reference Obligation that is the subject of such Credit Event will not be removed from the Reference
Portfolio, and in the case of a Reference Obligation that suffered a Writedown, such Reference Obligation
may experience one or more subsequent Credit Events (including a subsequent Writedown).

Following the redemption or amortization in full of a Reference Obligation, the Reference

Obligation that has been redeemed or amortized in full will be removed from the Reference Portfolio.
Subject to the foregoing, if the Reference Obligation Notional Amount of a Reference Obligation that
suffered one or more Credit Events is reduced to zero at any time on or prior to the Scheduled
Termination Date and remains at zero for a period of one calendar year, such Reference Obligation shall
be removed from the Reference Portfolio as of the last day of such one calendar year period; provided
that if such Reference Obligation that suffered one or more Credit Events experiences a Reference
Obligation Reimbursement for which the Reference Obligation Repayment Amount equals the ICE
Reference Obligation Notional Amount Differential of such Reference Obligation immediately prior to such
determination, the Reference Obligation shall be removed from the Reference Portfolio immediately
following the determination of such Reference Obligation Repayment Amount by the Credit Default Swap
Calculation Agent.

Credit Default Swap Early Termination

Credit Default Swap Event of Default.

The occurrence of any of the following events will constitute a "Credit Default Swap Event of
Default":

(i) failure by the Issuer, the Protection Buyer or the Protection Buyer Credit Support Provider
to make, when due, any payment under the Credit Default Swap, and the continuance of
such failure for three Business Days after notice of such failure is given to such party;

(ii) (a) failure by the Protection Buyer or the Protection Buyer Credit Support Provider to
comply with or perform any agreement or obligation to be complied with or performed by
it, as the case may be, in accordance with any Protection Buyer Credit Support
Document if such failure is continuing after any applicable grace period has elapsed;
(b) the expiration or termination of any Protection Buyer Credit Support Document or the
failing or ceasing of such Protection Buyer Credit Support Document to be in full force
and effect for the purpose of the Credit Default Swap (in either case other than in
accordance with its terms) prior to the satisfaction of all obligations of the Protection
Buyer under the Credit Default Swap without the written consent of the Issuer; and (c) the
Protection Buyer or the Protection Buyer Credit Support Provider disaffirms, disclaims,
repudiates or rejects, in whole or in part, or challenges the validity of, such Protection
Buyer Credit Support Document; or

(iii) the occurrence of certain events of bankruptcy, insolvency, conservatorship, receivership

or reorganization with respect to the Protection Buyer or the Protection Buyer Credit
Support Provider.

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 Credit Default Swap Termination Events.

The occurrence of any of the following events will constitute a "Credit Default Swap
Termination Event":

(i) it becomes unlawful for the Protection Buyer, the Protection Buyer Credit Support
Provider or the Issuer to perform its obligation to make a payment or delivery or to
receive a payment or delivery under the Credit Default Swap or to comply with any other
material provision thereof or for the Protection Buyer or the Protection Buyer Credit
Support Provider to perform its obligations under any Protection Buyer Credit Support
Document and no party is able to transfer its obligations to a different jurisdiction or
substitute another entity in its place so that such illegality ceases to apply;

(ii) because of (a) any action taken by a taxing authority, or brought in a court of competent
jurisdiction, on or after the Closing Date (regardless of whether such action is taken or
brought with respect to the Issuer or the Protection Buyer) or (b) a change in tax law,
such party will, or there is a substantial likelihood that it will, on the next succeeding
payment date be required to (x) make a "gross-up" payment to the other party in respect
of an indemnifiable tax or (y) receive a payment from the other party subject to
withholding or deduction of a tax for which the other party is not required to make a
"gross-up" payment;

(iii) as a result of the Issuer's or the Protection Buyer's consolidating or amalgamating with,
or merging with or into, or transferring all or substantially all its assets to another entity,
the Issuer or the Protection Buyer is required to (a) make a "gross-up" payment to the
other party or (b) receive a payment from which an amount has been deducted or
withheld for or on account of any indemnifiable tax;

(iv) a Collateral Default;

(v) the Notes becoming due and payable in accordance with the Indenture at any time prior
to their Stated Maturity after the occurrence of an Event of Default;

(vi) an Adverse Tax Event;

(vii) an Optional Redemption in Whole;

(viii) the designation of a Basis Swap Early Termination Date; or

(ix) the designation of a Collateral Put Agreement Early Termination Date.

Upon the Trustee or the Issuing and Paying Agent becoming aware of the occurrence of any
event that gives rise to the right of the Issuer to terminate the Credit Default Swap, the Basis Swap or the
Collateral Put Agreement, the Trustee or the Issuing and Paying Agent, as applicable, will as promptly as
practicable notify the Noteholders of such event and the Trustee will terminate any such agreement on
behalf of the Issuer at the direction of (i) in the case of the Credit Default Swap or the Basis Swap, a
Majority of the Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding Amount of the Notes and (ii) in the case of the
Collateral Put Agreement, 100% of the Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding Amount of the Notes, in
each case voting as a single class. In addition, if an Event of Default or a Termination Event (as such
term is defined in the Credit Default Swap) for which the Protection Buyer is the sole defaulting party or
Affected Party under the Credit Default Swap (as such term is defined in the Credit Default Swap), then
the Issuer will have 30 days to enter into a replacement credit default swap. See "—Replacement".

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Payments on Credit Default Swap Early Termination

Payment by the Issuer. Upon the occurrence of a Credit Default Swap Early Termination, the
Issuer will be required to pay to the Protection Buyer the following amounts:

(i) any Cash Settlement Amounts owed by the Issuer to the Protection Buyer for any Credit
Events that occur on or prior to the Credit Default Swap Early Termination Date for which
the Conditions to Settlement have been satisfied; and

(ii) any Credit Default Swap Termination Payment.

Payment by the Protection Buyer. Upon the occurrence of a Credit Default Swap Early
Termination, the Protection Buyer will be required to pay to the Issuer the following amounts:

(i) any accrued but unpaid Fixed Payments;

(ii) any Credit Default Swap Termination Payment; and

(iii) in the case of an Optional Redemption in Whole, at the sole discretion of the Protection
Buyer, an amount (the "End Payment") equal to (a) the aggregate amount required to be
paid by the Issuer on the Optional Redemption Date in accordance with subclauses (i)
through (vii) of "Description of the Notes—Priority of Payments—Principal Proceeds—
Stated Maturity, Optional Redemption Date or Mandatory Redemption Date" less (b) the
Principal Proceeds that are expected to be available on the Optional Redemption Date to
pay the amount described in subclause (a) (after giving consideration to any currency
exchange, if necessary); provided, however, that an Optional Redemption in Whole will
be effected only in accordance with the Indenture.

As used herein, "Credit Default Swap Termination Payment" means the replacement cost or
gain for a portfolio credit default swap with the financial terms of the Credit Default Swap, calculated in
accordance with the terms of the Credit Default Swap; provided, however, that no Credit Default Swap
Termination Payment shall be payable by the Protection Buyer in connection with a Credit Default Swap
Early Termination caused by an Optional Redemption in Whole.

Amendment

The Credit Default Swap may be amended at any time without satisfying the S&P Rating
Condition or the Moody's Rating Condition or obtaining the consent of the Noteholders so long as such
amendment would not have a material adverse effect on any Holders of the Notes. Otherwise, the Credit
Default Swap may be amended only with the satisfaction of the S&P Rating Condition and the Moody's
Rating Condition and with the consent of the Noteholders (in a percentage as would have been required
had such amendment been taken pursuant to the Indenture).

Unless the Portfolio Selection Agent has been given prior written notice of such amendment and
has consented thereto in writing, no amendment to the Credit Default Swap may (a) affect the obligations
or rights of the Portfolio Selection Agent including, without limitation, expanding or restricting the Portfolio
Selection Agent's discretion, rights or obligations or (b) affect the amount, timing or priority of any fees
payable to the Portfolio Selection Agent under the Portfolio Selection Agreement and the Credit Default
Swap.

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Transfer

Neither the Issuer nor the Protection Buyer may transfer its rights and obligations under the
Credit Default Swap without the prior written consent of the other party, which consent will not be
unreasonably withheld or delayed, except that, and in any case subject to the S&P Rating Condition:

(i) a party may make such a transfer of its rights and obligations pursuant to a consolidation
or amalgamation with, or merger into, or transfer of all or substantially all its assets to or
reorganization, incorporation, reincorporating or reconstitution into or as, another entity;
(ii) a party may make such a transfer of all or any part of its interest in certain amounts
payable to it from a defaulting party under the Credit Default Swap; and

(iii) the Protection Buyer may, without recourse, transfer the Credit Default Swap (in whole
and not in part only) to any of the Protection Buyer's Affiliates so long as:
(a) GS Group (or another entity with a credit rating at least equal to that of GS
Group) guarantees such transferred obligations of the transferee pursuant to a
guaranty in substantially the form of the guaranty of GS Group specified in the
Credit Default Swap or such transferee has a credit rating at least equal to that of
GS Group;
(b) the Issuer will not have to make any tax gross-up payments to such Affiliate in an
amount greater than what the Issuer would have been required to pay to the
Protection Buyer in the absence of such transfer;
(c) any payment paid by such Affiliate to the Issuer will not be subject to any
withholding tax in excess of what the Protection Buyer would have been required
to so withhold or deduct in the absence of such transfer;
(d) it does not become unlawful for either party to perform any obligation under the
Credit Default Swap as a result of such transfer; and
(e) a Credit Default Swap Early Termination does not occur as a result of such
transfer.

Replacement

If an Event of Default or a Termination Event (as such term is defined in the Credit Default Swap,
Basis Swap and/or Collateral Put Agreement, as applicable) for which the Protection Buyer, Basis Swap
Counterparty or Collateral Put Provider is the sole defaulting party or Affected Party (as such term is
defined in the Credit Default Swap, Basis Swap and/or Collateral Put Agreement, as applicable) under the
Credit Default Swap, Basis Swap and/or Collateral Put Agreement, as applicable, then the Issuer will
automatically terminate the Credit Default Swap, Basis Swap and Collateral Put Agreement and shall,
within 30 days following such termination, enter into a replacement credit default swap and basis swap
with a party nominated by the Protection Buyer, Basis Swap Counterparty and/or Collateral Put Provider,
as applicable, (the "Replacement Counterparty"), subject to satisfaction of the following (the
"Replacement Counterparty Procedures") on or prior to the completion of such 30 day period:

(i) all of the Collateral (other than Put Excluded Collateral) will be liquidated (and the
Collateral Put Agreement will not be exercisable in the case of such liquidation), and the
proceeds thereof, after giving effect to any termination payments payable by the Issuer to
the Protection Buyer and the Basis Swap Counterparty will be used by the Issuer to
acquire Put Excluded Collateral. If the aggregate principal amount of the Collateral
denominated in each Approved Currency following such reinvestment is not at least equal
to the Currency Adjusted Aggregate Outstanding Amount of the Notes denominated in

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 such Approved Currency, the Replacement Counterparty will pay as an upfront payment
to the Issuer under the replacement credit default swap an amount sufficient to cause the
aggregate principal amount of the Collateral denominated in each Approved Currency to
at least equal the Currency Adjusted Aggregate Outstanding Amount of the Notes
denominated in such Approved Currency, and the Issuer will use such funds to purchase
additional Put Excluded Collateral;

(ii) the Replacement Counterparty will enter into a replacement credit default swap with the
Issuer on substantially similar terms to the Credit Default Swap entered into on the
Closing Date, with the effective date being the day on which the Credit Default Swap is
terminated;

(iii) pursuant to the terms of a replacement credit default swap, any failure to maintain Put
Excluded Collateral denominated in each Approved Currency in an amount at least equal
to the Currency Adjusted Aggregate Outstanding Amount of the Notes denominated in
such Approved Currency will be deemed an election by the Replacement Counterparty to
terminate the replacement credit default swap and will cause an Optional Redemption in
Whole;

(iv) on the date that a replacement credit default swap is entered into between the
Replacement Counterparty and the Issuer and on any date of determination thereafter,
the Replacement Counterparty will post to the Issuer (a) the fixed payment due for all
Payment Dates ending on the later of (1) the sixth Payment Date from the date of
determination or (2) the end of the Non-Call Period, (provided that such payment will be
calculated based on the Currency Adjusted Aggregate Outstanding Amount of the Notes
denominated in each Approved Currency on the date of payment) and (b) any ICE
Currency Adjusted Interest Reimbursable Amounts at such time of determination;

(v) pursuant to the terms of the replacement credit default swap, any failure to post the
amounts specified in clause (iv) will be deemed an election by the Replacement
Counterparty to terminate the replacement credit default swap and will cause an Optional
Redemption in Whole;

(vi) the Replacement Counterparty will enter into a replacement basis swap with the Issuer on
substantially similar terms to the Basis Swap entered into on the Closing Date, with the
effective date being the day on which the Basis Swap is terminated;

(vii) on the date that a replacement basis swap is entered into between the Replacement
Counterparty and the Issuer and on any date of determination thereafter, the
Replacement Counterparty will post to the Issuer (a) the monthly basis swap payment due
for all Payment Dates ending on the later of (1) the sixth Payment Date from the date of
determination or (2) the end of the Non-Call Period, (provided that such payment will be
calculated based on the Currency Adjusted Aggregate Outstanding Amount of the Notes
denominated in each Approved Currency on the date of payment);

(viii) any failure to post the amounts specified in clause (vii) will be deemed an election by the
Replacement Counterparty to terminate the replacement credit default swap and will
cause an Optional Redemption in Whole;

(ix) all interest accrued on the Put Excluded Collateral will be paid by the Issuer to the
Replacement Counterparty as a basis swap payment pursuant to the terms of the
replacement basis swap;

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 (x) the payment of any unpaid Portfolio Selection Fees by the Issuer to the Portfolio Selection
Agent following a corresponding payment by the Replacement Counterparty to the Issuer;
and

(xi) in all cases, any related opinions (including an opinion of nationally recognized tax
counsel experienced in such matters to the effect that such replacement credit default
swap or basis swap will not cause the Issuer to be treated as engaged in a United States
trade or business which must be received in order to enter into any replacement credit
default swap or basis swap), documentation and agreements will be subject to review by
the Rating Agencies, in the case of documentation or agreements, for the sole purpose of
establishing that such documentation or agreements are consistent with the Replacement
Counterparty Procedures and such documentation and agreements shall be subject to
the satisfaction of the S&P Rating Condition.

Subject to the foregoing, Goldman Sachs has separately agreed to nominate a replacement
counterparty under the circumstances described above.

If the Replacement Counterparty Procedures are not complied with within such 30 day period,
then a Mandatory Redemption will occur.

For the avoidance of doubt, any termination payments payable by either the Issuer or the
Protection Buyer under the Credit Default Swap or to the Basis Swap Counterparty under the Basis Swap
will not be payable until the earlier to occur of (a) the date that all of the Replacement Counterparty
Procedures are satisfied and (b) the Mandatory Redemption Date, which payments in the case of clause
(b) will be subject to the Priority of Payments.

Guarantee

GS Group will guarantee the obligations of the Protection Buyer under the Credit Default Swap.

THE PROTECTION BUYER

The Protection Buyer is Goldman Sachs Capital Markets, L.P. As described above, GS Group
will guarantee the obligations of Goldman Sachs Capital Markets, L.P. as the Protection Buyer under the
Credit Default Swap. Goldman Sachs Capital Markets, L.P. is an Affiliate of GS Group.

GS Group, together with its subsidiaries, is a leading global investment banking, securities and
investment management firm that provides a wide range of financial services worldwide to a substantial
and diversified clientbase that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and high net-
worth individuals. GS Group is required to file annual, quarterly and current reports, proxy statements
and other information with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). GS
Group's filings with the SEC are also available to the public through the SEC's Internet site at
http://www.sec.gov and through the New York Stock Exchange, 20 Broad Street, New York, New York
10005, on which GS Group's common stock is listed.

Investors in Notes are hereby informed that the reports and other information with respect to GS
Group on file with the SEC to which investors are referred above are not and will not be "incorporated by
reference" herein.

The Notes do not represent an obligation of, and will not be insured or guaranteed by, GS Group
or any of its subsidiaries and investors will have no rights or recourse against GS Group or any of its
subsidiaries.

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 THE COLLATERAL SECURITIES

The Initial Collateral Securities

On the Closing Date, the Issuer will use the net proceeds of the offering and part or all of the
Upfront Payment to purchase the securities described in the table below (the "Initial Collateral
Securities", together with Supplemental Collateral Securities and any BIE Collateral Securities
purchased by the Issuer, the "Collateral Securities") at the direction of the Protection Buyer. Such Initial
Collateral Securities and any Eligible Investments purchased by the Issuer on the Closing Date will have
a USD Equivalent aggregate principal amount of at least $192,000,000; provided that the aggregate
principal amount of the Collateral Securities and Eligible Investments purchased with the proceeds of the
offering denominated in any Approved Currency will equal the Currency Adjusted Aggregate Outstanding
Amount of Notes denominated in such Approved Currency on the Closing Date. The issuers of the
Collateral Securities are subject to certain requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and, in
accordance therewith, file reports and other information with the SEC. Reports and other information filed
by the issuers of the Collateral Securities with the SEC can be inspected and copied at the public
reference facilities maintained by the SEC at Room 1024, 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549
or can be obtained from the SEC through its website at www.sec.gov. With respect to the Initial Collateral
Security that is a CLO Security, the related offering circular has been attached to this Offering Circular
and provides a description of the terms of such Initial Collateral Security.
Original Current
Principal Principal Legal Moody's S&P Fitch
Amount Amount Security CUSIP Coupon Type Maturity Rating Rating Rating
192,000,000 192,000,000 GWOLF 2007-1A A 398078AB1 L+ 0.245% CLO Security 2/18/2021 Aaa AAA
Aggregate $192,000,000

Supplemental Collateral Securities

The Protection Buyer shall direct the Issuer to purchase a Supplemental Collateral Security only if
it satisfies the following criteria at the time of purchase (the "Collateral Security Eligibility Criteria") (in
each case as confirmed by the Collateral Administrator based on information and calculations supplied by
the Credit Default Swap Calculation Agent); provided, however, that in the case of a Supplemental
Collateral Security purchased with Excess Disposition Proceeds, such Collateral Security need only
satisfy the criteria described in clauses (iv), (v) and (vii) through (xiii) below:

(i) other than with respect to an RMBS Agency Security, it has (a) an Actual Rating by S&P
of "AAA" and (b) an Actual Rating by Moody's of "Aaa";

(ii) (a) it is the senior-most class of securities issued by its obligor, it being acknowledged
and agreed that such senior class may be paid pro rata with other senior classes of such
securities issued by such obligor with respect to the payment of interest but must be
senior to any other classes of such securities issued by such obligor with respect to the
allocation of losses and (b) the aggregate notional amount of such class of securities at
the time of issuance, together with the aggregate notional amount of any pro rata classes
described in subclause (a) at the time of issuance, is greater than 10% of the initial
aggregate notional amount of securities issued by such obligor;

(iii) the obligor of such Supplemental Collateral Security is not a Reference Entity in respect
of any Reference Obligation in the Reference Portfolio;

(iv) it is denominated in an Approved Currency;

(v) it provides for the payment of interest at a floating rate determined by reference to
LIBOR, EURIBOR, GBP-LIBOR, JPY-LIBOR, AUD-LIBOR, CAD-LIBOR or NZD-BBR;

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 (vi) it is either (a) an ABS Credit Card Security, (b) an ABS Student Loan Security, (c) an
ABS Automobile Security, (d) an ABS Car Rental Receivable Security, (e) a Residential
Mortgage-Backed Security (other than an Excluded Specified Type), (f) a Commercial
Mortgage-Backed Security (other than an Excluded Specified Type) or (g) a CLO
Security (other than an Excluded Specified Type);

(vii) it must have been offered by an underwriter, a placement agent or any Person acting in a
similar capacity through a public prospectus, a private placement memorandum or any
other similar document;

(viii) it must be acquired from a party acting in its capacity as broker-dealer in the ordinary
course of business, or in an arm's-length open market transaction, and if not, is approved
by S&P;

(ix) it must not be a United States real property interest within the meaning of Section 897 of
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code");

(x) it must not provide for delayed funding or is not a revolving loan;

(xi) it is treated as debt for U.S. tax purposes or the Alternative Debt Test is satisfied;

(xii) it is Registered; and

(xiii) if such obligation or security is subject to any withholding tax, the obligor of the obligation
or security is required to make "gross-up" payments that cover the full amount of such
withholding tax on an after-tax basis pursuant to the Underlying Instrument with respect
thereto.

In addition to satisfying the Collateral Security Eligibility Criteria, a Supplemental Collateral

Security or BIE Collateral Security will be eligible for inclusion in the Collateral only if, after the inclusion of
such Supplemental Collateral Security or BIE Collateral Security in the Collateral, the Weighted Average
Life of the Collateral would not exceed 7.0 years, with such maximum declining by approximately 0.25
years each year from the Payment Date in April 2008; provided that such maximum shall not be reduced
to less than 2.0 years. Such Weighted Average Life, calculated in terms of years, shall in each case be
rounded to one decimal place prior to the determination of compliance with the constraint referred to in
the previous sentence. For example, a Weighted Average Life of 7.05 years will be rounded to 7.1 years
(the test described in this paragraph, the "Collateral Weighted Average Life Test").

In addition to satisfying the Collateral Security Eligibility Criteria and the Collateral Weighted
Average Life Test, including following the purchase of any Supplemental Collateral Securities, the Issuer
may hold Collateral Securities issued by no more than 15 obligors at any one time (the "Collateral
Security Quantity Constraint").

In addition to satisfying the Collateral Security Eligibility Criteria, the Collateral Weighted Average
Life Test and the Collateral Security Quantity Constraint, a Supplemental Collateral Security must be
denominated in a certain Approved Currency if so required as described under "Summary—The
Collateral Securities—Supplemental Collateral Securities—Purchase of Supplemental Collateral
Securities".

Substitution of Collateral Securities

From time to time following the Closing Date, any Noteholder may submit to the Trustee or the
Issuing and Paying Agent, as applicable, in writing, a Collateral Security Substitution Request Notice
requesting the substitution of one or more BIE Collateral Securities for one or more existing Collateral

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Securities, in whole or in part. The Trustee or the Issuing and Paying Agent, as applicable, will promptly
forward such Collateral Security Substitution Request Notice to the Protection Buyer. Within five
Business Days of receiving such Collateral Security Substitution Request Notice, the Protection Buyer will
determine whether each Proposed New BIE Collateral Security identified in the Collateral Security
Substitution Request Notice is a BIE Collateral Security and will provide information and calculations in
such respect to the Trustee. The Trustee will review and confirm such calculations and, if the BIE
Collateral Security Eligibility Criteria are satisfied, the Trustee will determine the BIE Transaction Cost and
(b) request the Basis Swap Calculation Agent to determine the BIE Basis Swap Payment. Upon such
determination by the Trustee (or the Basis Swap Calculation Agent), the Trustee or the Issuing and
Paying Agent, as applicable, will deliver either (1) a Collateral Security Substitution Information Notice or
(2) a Collateral Security Substitution Refusal Notice to the Originating Noteholder with respect to each
Collateral Security Substitution Request Notice, as applicable; provided, however, if the Trustee or the
Issuing and Paying Agent, as applicable, delivers a Collateral Security Substitution Refusal Notice to the
Originating Noteholder, the related Collateral Security Substitution Request Notice will be deemed to be
void and of no further effect.

Within five Business Days of receiving a Collateral Security Substitution Information Notice
relating to a Collateral Security Substitution Request Notice, the Originating Noteholder must (i) notify the
Trustee or the Issuing and Paying Agent, as applicable, and the Protection Buyer whether it wishes to
proceed with the proposed substitution and, if so (ii) agree to pay any BIE Transaction Cost (regardless of
whether the Holders of a Majority of the Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding Amount of the Notes
voting as a single class consent to such proposed substitution) and, if the proposed substitution occurs,
any applicable BIE Basis Swap Payment (the occurrence of subclauses (i) and (ii), a "Substitution
Confirmation"). If a Substitution Confirmation is not received by the Trustee or the Issuing and Paying
Agent, as applicable, within the time period specified above, the related Collateral Security Substitution
Request Notice will be deemed to be void and of no further effect. Upon the receipt of a Substitution
Confirmation, the Trustee or the Issuing and Paying Agent, as applicable, will deliver a BIE Consent
Solicitation to the Portfolio Selection Agent and all Noteholders, including the Originating Noteholder.
Upon receipt of such BIE Consent Solicitation, each Noteholder may, on or prior to the BIE Notification
Date, submit written notice to the Trustee or the Issuing and Paying Agent, as applicable, indicating either
(1) approval or (2) disapproval of the Proposed New BIE Collateral Security. If the Trustee determines
that (1) the BIE Consent Solicitation failed to receive the approval of the Holders of a Majority of the
Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding Amount of the Notes voting as a single class by the BIE
Notification Date, the Trustee or the Issuing and Paying Agency Agreement will deliver a Collateral
Security Substitution Noteholder Refusal Notice to the Originating Noteholder and the related Collateral
Security Substitution Request Notice will be deemed void and of no further effect or (2) the BIE Consent
Solicitation received the approval of Holders of a Majority of the Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding
Amount of the Notes voting as a single class, it will deliver a BIE Acceptance Notice to the Originating
Noteholder.

Upon receiving confirmation (1) from the Basis Swap Counterparty that the Originating Noteholder
has paid the BIE Basis Swap Payment to the Basis Swap Counterparty, (2) that the Originating
Noteholder has paid the BIE Transaction Cost to the Issuer and (3) that the relevant BIE Collateral
Securities have been delivered to the Issuer, and the par amount of such delivered BIE Collateral
Securities is equal to the par amount of the existing Collateral Securities to be substituted, the Trustee
shall release its lien on the par amount of the relevant existing Collateral Securities to be substituted and
deliver the par amount of such substituted Collateral Securities to such Originating Noteholder.

If (i) any BIE Collateral Security is not delivered to the Issuer, (ii) the Issuer is not paid the BIE
Transaction Cost or (iii) the Basis Swap Counterparty is not paid the BIE Basis Swap Payment, in each
case by the end of the BIE Exercise Period identified in the BIE Acceptance Notice, the BIE Acceptance
Notice and the Collateral Security Substitution Request Notice will be deemed void and of no further
effect.

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Voting and Other Matters Relating to Collateral Securities

If the Issuer has the right to vote or give consent in respect of any amendment, modification,
waiver under any document relating to any Collateral Security or receives any other solicitation for any
action with respect to any Collateral Security, the Trustee or the Issuing and Paying Agent, as applicable,
shall give each Noteholder notice of such proposed action, including a description thereof, requesting
instructions from each Noteholder as to whether or not to take such action, and, after receiving instruction
from each Noteholder, the Trustee shall cause the Issuer to give such vote, consent or withhold consent,
as the case may be, making such determination based on decision of Holders of a Majority of the
Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding Amount of the Notes voting as a single class.

Notwithstanding the preceding paragraph, the Collateral Disposal Agent will have the right to
direct the Trustee to take certain actions with respect to Collateral Securities. See "The Collateral
Disposal Agreement⎯Exercise of Put, Repurchase or Similar Right".

THE BASIS SWAP

The following description of the Basis Swap is a summary of certain provisions of the Basis
Swap. The following summary does not purport to be complete, and is qualified in its entirety by
reference to the detailed provisions of the Basis Swap.

The Notes do not represent an obligation of the Basis Swap Counterparty. Noteholders will not
have any right to proceed directly against the Basis Swap Counterparty in respect of the Basis Swap
Counterparty's obligations under the Basis Swap. However, the Holders of a Majority of the Aggregate
USD Equivalent Outstanding Amount of the Notes voting as a single class will have the right to direct the
Issuer with respect to the enforcement of any claims that it may have against the Basis Swap
Counterparty. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Basis Swap Counterparty is the sole defaulting party
or Affected Party under the Basis Swap, then the Issuer will have 30 days to enter into a replacement
credit default swap and basis swap (otherwise a Mandatory Redemption will occur). See "The Credit
Default Swap—Replacement".

Effective Date and Scheduled Termination

The effective date of the Basis Swap will be the Closing Date.

Unless terminated prior to its scheduled termination date, the Basis Swap will terminate on March
1, 2038.

Payments

Periodic Payments by the Basis Swap Counterparty to the Issuer.

On each Payment Date, the Basis Swap Counterparty will pay to the Issuer the aggregate of
(each aggregate with respect to any Payment Date, a "Monthly Basis Swap Payment"), for each
Approved Currency in which Outstanding Notes are denominated, the products of:

(i) the Applicable Index for the Applicable Period;

(ii) the average daily Currency Adjusted Aggregate Outstanding Amount of such Notes
during the preceding Basis Swap Calculation Period; and

(iii) the applicable Day Count Fraction.

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 The Basis Swap Counterparty shall be the calculation agent, as defined under the Basis Swap
(the "Basis Swap Calculation Agent").

Periodic Payments by the Issuer to the Basis Swap Counterparty.

Pursuant to the Basis Swap, the Issuer is obligated to pay to the Basis Swap Counterparty the
Basis Swap Payment on each Payment Date. See "Summary—The Basis Swap—Terms" and "Priority of
Payments—Interest Proceeds".

Basis Swap Early Termination

Basis Swap Event of Default.

The occurrence of any of the following events will constitute a "Basis Swap Event of Default":

(i) failure by the Issuer, the Basis Swap Counterparty or any Basis Swap Counterparty
Credit Support Provider to make, when due, any payment under the Basis Swap, and the
continuance of such failure for three Business Days after notice of such failure is given to
such party;

(ii) (a) failure by the Basis Swap Counterparty or any Basis Swap Counterparty Credit
Support Provider to comply with or perform any agreement or obligation to be complied
with or performed by it in accordance with any Basis Swap Counterparty Credit Support
Document if such failure is continuing after any applicable grace period has elapsed;
(b) the expiration or termination of any Basis Swap Counterparty Credit Support
Document or the failing or ceasing of any such Basis Swap Counterparty Credit Support
Document to be in full force and effect for the purpose of the Basis Swap (in either case
other than in accordance with its terms) prior to the satisfaction of all obligations of the
Basis Swap Counterparty under the Basis Swap without the written consent of the
Issuer; and (c) the Basis Swap Counterparty or any Basis Swap Counterparty Credit
Support Provider disaffirms, disclaims, repudiates or rejects, in whole or in part, or
challenges the validity of, such Basis Swap Counterparty Credit Support Document; or
(iii) the occurrence of certain events of bankruptcy, insolvency, conservatorship, receivership
or reorganization with respect to the Issuer or the Basis Swap Counterparty.

Basis Swap Termination Events.

The occurrence of any of the following events will constitute a "Basis Swap Termination Event":

(i) it becomes unlawful for either the Basis Swap Counterparty, any Basis Swap
Counterparty Credit Support Provider or the Issuer to perform its obligation to make a
payment or delivery or to receive a payment or delivery under the Basis Swap or to
comply with any other material provision thereof or for the Basis Swap Counterparty or
any Basis Swap Counterparty Credit Support Provider to perform its obligations under
any Basis Swap Counterparty Credit Support Document and neither party is able to
transfer its obligations to a different jurisdiction or substitute another entity in its place so
that such illegality ceases to apply;

(ii) because of (a) any action taken by a taxing authority, or brought in a court of competent
jurisdiction, on or after the Closing Date (regardless of whether such action is taken or
brought with respect to the Issuer, the Basis Swap Counterparty, or any Basis Swap
Counterparty Credit Support Provider) or (b) a change in tax law, the Basis Swap
Counterparty or any Basis Swap Counterparty Credit Support Provider will, or there is a
substantial likelihood that it will, on the next succeeding payment date be required to

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 (1) make a "gross-up" payment in respect of an indemnifiable tax or (2) receive a
payment subject to withholding or deduction of a tax for which the other party is not
required to make a "gross-up" payment;

(iii) as a result of the Basis Swap Counterparty or any Basis Swap Counterparty Credit
Support Provider consolidating or amalgamating with, or merging with or into, or
transferring all or substantially all its assets to another entity, such party is required to (a)
make a "gross-up" payment to the other party or (b) receive a payment from which an
amount has been deducted or withheld for or on account of any indemnifiable tax, and
neither party is able to transfer such obligation to a different jurisdiction or substitute
another entity in its place such that the withholding or deduction does not apply;

(iv) the Notes becoming due and payable in accordance with the Indenture at any time prior
to their Stated Maturity after the occurrence of an Event of Default;

(v) an Adverse Tax Event;

(vi) the Basis Swap Counterparty or the Basis Swap Counterparty Credit Support Provider do
not satisfy the Required Basis Swap Counterparty Rating and at least one of the following
events has not occurred: (1) within the time period specified in the Basis Swap with
respect to such downgrade, the Basis Swap Counterparty shall transfer the Basis Swap,
in whole, but not in part, to a counterparty that satisfies the Required Basis Swap
Counterparty Rating, (2) within the time period specified in the Basis Swap with respect
to such downgrade, the Basis Swap Counterparty, so long as it has a long-term rating of
at least "BBB+" by S&P, shall collateralize its exposure to the Issuer, subject to the
satisfaction of the S&P Rating Condition or the Moody's Rating Condition, as applicable,
(3) within the time period specified in the Basis Swap with respect to such downgrade,
the obligations of the Basis Swap Counterparty under the Basis Swap shall be
guaranteed by a person or entity that satisfies the Required Basis Swap Counterparty
Rating, subject to the satisfaction of the S&P Rating Condition or the Moody's Rating
Condition, as applicable, or (4) within the time period specified in the Basis Swap with
respect to such downgrade, the Basis Swap Counterparty shall take such other steps, if
any, as each of the Rating Agencies that has downgraded the Basis Swap Counterparty
may require in order to be able to confirm to the Issuer in writing that the Basis Swap
Counterparty's obligations under the Basis Swap will be treated by such Rating Agency
as if such obligations were owed by a counterparty that satisfies the Required Basis
Swap Counterparty Rating; provided that in the case of subclause (2) above, or if the
Basis Swap Counterparty has previously posted collateral due to a failure to satisfy the
Required Basis Swap Counterparty Rating, the Basis Swap Counterparty (based on
consultation with S&P) may be required to provide an opinion of counsel regarding the
Issuer's ability to terminate the Basis Swap, liquidate the posted collateral and make
amounts owed to it free of any stay or other delay due to a bankruptcy of the Basis Swap
Counterparty; provided that in the case of any of subclauses (1) through (4) above, such
actions shall be at the sole expense of the Basis Swap Counterparty.

(vii) the designation of a Credit Default Swap Early Termination Date;

(viii) the designation of a Collateral Put Agreement Early Termination Date; or

(ix) a Collateral Default.

Upon the Trustee becoming aware of the occurrence of any event that gives rise to the right of
the Issuer to terminate the Credit Default Swap, the Basis Swap or the Collateral Put Agreement, the
Trustee or the Issuing and Paying Agent, as applicable, will as promptly as practicable notify the

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Noteholders of such event and the Trustee will terminate any such agreement on behalf of the Issuer at
the direction of (i) in the case of the Credit Default Swap or the Basis Swap, a Majority of the Aggregate
USD Equivalent Outstanding Amount of the Notes and (ii) in the case of the Collateral Put Agreement,
100% of the Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding Amount of the Notes, in each case voting as a
single class. In addition, if an Event of Default or a Termination Event (as such term is defined in the
Basis Swap) for which the Basis Swap Counterparty is the sole defaulting party or Affected Party (as such
term is defined in the Basis Swap) under the Basis Swap, then the Issuer will have 30 days to enter into a
replacement credit default swap and basis swap (otherwise a Mandatory Redemption will occur). See
"The Credit Default Swap—Replacement".

Payments on Basis Swap Early Termination.

Payment by the Issuer. Upon the occurrence of a Basis Swap Early Termination, the Issuer will
be required to pay to the Basis Swap Counterparty the following amounts:

(i) any accrued but unpaid Basis Swap Payment; and

(ii) any Basis Swap Termination Payment.

Payment by the Basis Swap Counterparty. Upon the occurrence of a Basis Swap Early
Termination, the Basis Swap Counterparty will be required to pay to the Issuer the following amounts:
(i) any accrued but unpaid Monthly Basis Swap Payments; and

(ii) any Basis Swap Termination Payment.

As used herein, "Basis Swap Termination Payment" means the replacement cost or gain for a
cash-flow swap with the financial terms of the Basis Swap, calculated in accordance with the terms of the
Basis Swap.

Amendment

The Basis Swap may be amended at any time without satisfying the S&P Rating Condition or the
Moody's Rating Condition, or obtaining the consent of the Noteholders so long as such amendment would
not have a material adverse effect on any Holders of the Notes. Otherwise, the Basis Swap may be
amended only with the satisfaction of the S&P Rating Condition and the Moody's Rating Condition and
the consent of the Noteholders (in a percentage as would have been required had such amendment been
taken pursuant to the Indenture).

Transfer

Neither the Issuer nor the Basis Swap Counterparty may transfer its rights and obligations under
the Basis Swap without the prior written consent of the other party, which consent will not be
unreasonably withheld or delayed, except that, and in any case subject to the S&P Rating Condition:

(i) a party may make such a transfer of its rights and obligations pursuant to a consolidation
or amalgamation with, or merger into, or transfer of all or substantially all its assets to or
reorganization, incorporation, reincorporating or reconstitution into or as, another entity;

(ii) a party may make such a transfer of all or any part of its interest in certain amounts
payable to it from a defaulting party under the Basis Swap; and

(iii) the Basis Swap Counterparty may, without recourse, transfer the Basis Swap (in whole
and not in part only) to any of the Basis Swap Counterparty's Affiliates so long as:

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 (a) (1) such Affiliate has a long-term, unsecured, unsubordinated debt obligation
rating or financial program rating (or other similar ratings) by S&P and Moody's
which are equal to or greater than the comparable long-term, unsecured,
unsubordinated debt obligation rating or financial program rating (or other similar
ratings) of the Basis Swap Counterparty immediately prior to such transfer, or (2)
the obligations transferred to such transferee must be guaranteed by the Basis
Swap Counterparty pursuant to a guaranty in substantially the form of the
guaranty of any Basis Swap Counterparty Credit Support Provider or other
agreement or instrument consented to by the Issuer or other agreement or
instrument mutually agreed upon by both parties and satisfactory to S&P;

(b) the Issuer will not have to make any tax gross-up payments to such Affiliate in an
amount greater than what the Issuer would have been required to pay to the
Basis Swap Counterparty in the absence of such transfer;

(c) any payment paid by such Affiliate to the Issuer will not be subject to any
withholding tax in excess of what the Basis Swap Counterparty would have been
required to so withhold or deduct in the absence of such transfer;

(d) it does not become unlawful for either party to perform any obligation under the
Basis Swap as a result of such transfer; and

(e) a Basis Swap Early Termination does not occur as a result of such transfer.

Replacement

See "The Credit Default Swap—Replacement".

Guarantee

GS Group will guarantee the obligations of the Basis Swap Counterparty under the Basis Swap.

THE COLLATERAL PUT AGREEMENT

The following description of the Collateral Put Agreement is a summary of certain provisions of
the Collateral Put Agreement. The following summary does not purport to be complete, and is qualified in
its entirety by reference to the detailed provisions of the Collateral Put Agreement.

The Notes do not represent an obligation of the Collateral Put Provider. Noteholders will not have
any right to proceed directly against the Collateral Put Provider in respect of the Collateral Put Provider's
obligations under the Collateral Put Agreement. However, the Holders of a Majority of the Aggregate
USD Equivalent Outstanding Amount of the Notes voting as a single class will have the right to direct the
Issuer with respect to the enforcement of any claims that it may have against the Collateral Put Provider.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Collateral Put Provider is the sole defaulting party or Affected Party
under the Collateral Put Agreement, then the Issuer will have 30 days to enter into a replacement credit
default swap and basis swap (otherwise a Mandatory Redemption will occur). See "The Credit Default
Swap—Replacement".

On each Payment Date, the Issuer will pay to the Collateral Put Provider an amount, in Dollars,
(each, a "Collateral Put Provider Fee Amount") equal to the product of:

(i) a rate of 0.06% per annum; and

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 (ii) the Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding Amount of the Notes on the first day of the
preceding Interest Accrual Period; and

(iii) the actual number of days in the preceding Interest Accrual Period divided by 360.

Effective Date and Scheduled Termination

The effective date of the Collateral Put Agreement will be the Closing Date.

Unless terminated prior to its scheduled termination date, the Collateral Put Agreement will
terminate on March 1, 2038.

Payments and Delivery

In connection with any liquidation of the Collateral (other than Put Excluded Collateral) in
connection with (i) the payment of any Currency Adjusted Notional Principal Adjustment Amount by the
Issuer to the applicable Noteholders, (ii) an Optional Redemption in Whole or a Partial Optional
Redemption or (iii) a Stated Maturity of any Series of Notes, if (x) the Collateral Disposal Agent is unable
to obtain at least 100% of par for a Collateral Security and/or (y) the Trustee is unable to obtain at least
100% of par for Eligible Investments (in each case (i) other than Put Excluded Collateral and (ii) excluding
any accrued and unpaid interest), the Collateral Disposal Agent will inform the Trustee and the Issuer (in
the case of (x) above) and the Trustee will inform the Issuer (in the case of (y) above). The Trustee will
then, on behalf of the Issuer, exercise the Issuer's right under the Collateral Put Agreement pursuant to
which the Trustee will deliver such Collateral (other than Put Excluded Collateral) to the Collateral Put
Provider in exchange for the payment by the Collateral Put Provider to the Issuer of an amount equal to
100% of par for such Collateral (plus accrued and unpaid interest).

The Collateral Put Agreement will not apply to the liquidation of Collateral to fund the payment of
(i) Cash Settlement Amounts to the Protection Buyer or (ii) principal of the Notes in connection with a
Mandatory Redemption.
Collateral Put Agreement Early Termination

Upon the occurrence of an early termination of the Collateral Put Agreement, (i) the Issuer will be
required to pay to the Collateral Put Provider any accrued but unpaid Collateral Put Provider Fee Amount,
(ii) the Collateral Put Provider will be required to pay the Issuer any unpaid amounts with respect to its
purchase of Collateral Securities from the Issuer pursuant to the Collateral Put Agreement and (iii) no
other amounts will be payable pursuant to the Collateral Put Agreement.

Collateral Put Agreement Event of Default.

The occurrence of any of the following events will constitute a "Collateral Put Agreement Event
of Default":

(i) failure by the Issuer, the Collateral Put Provider or the Collateral Put Provider Credit
Support Provider to make, when due, any payment under the Collateral Put Agreement,
and the continuance of such failure for three Business Days after notice of such failure is
given to such party;

(ii) (a) failure by the Collateral Put Provider or the Collateral Put Provider Credit Support
Provider to comply with or perform any agreement or obligation to be complied with or
performed by it in accordance with the Collateral Put Provider Credit Support Document
if such failure is continuing after any applicable grace period has elapsed; (b) the
expiration or termination of the Collateral Put Provider Credit Support Document or the
failing or ceasing of such Collateral Put Provider Credit Support Document to be in full

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than in accordance with its terms) prior to the satisfaction of all obligations of the
Collateral Put Provider under the Collateral Put Agreement without the written consent of
the Issuer; and (c) the Collateral Put Provider or the Collateral Put Provider Credit
Support Provider disaffirms, disclaims, repudiates or rejects, in whole or in part, or
challenges the validity of, the Collateral Put Provider Credit Support Document; or

(iii) the occurrence of certain events of bankruptcy, insolvency, conservatorship, receivership

or reorganization with respect to the Issuer, the Collateral Put Provider or the Collateral
Put Provider Credit Support Provider.

Collateral Put Agreement Termination Events.

The occurrence of any of the following events will constitute a "Collateral Put Agreement
Termination Event":

(i) it becomes unlawful for either the Collateral Put Provider, the Collateral Put Provider
Credit Support Provider or the Issuer to perform its obligation to make a payment or
delivery or to receive a payment or delivery under the Collateral Put Agreement or to
comply with any other material provision thereof or for the Collateral Put Provider or any
Collateral Put Provider Credit Support Provider to perform its obligations under the
Collateral Put Provider Credit Support Document and neither party is able to transfer its
obligations to a different jurisdiction or substitute another entity in its place so that such
illegality ceases to apply;

(ii) because of (a) any action taken by a taxing authority, or brought in a court of competent
jurisdiction, on or after the Closing Date (regardless of whether such action is taken or
brought with respect to the Issuer, the Collateral Put Provider, or the Collateral Put
Provider Credit Support Provider) or (b) a change in tax law, the Collateral Put Provider
or the Collateral Put Provider Credit Support Provider will, or there is a substantial
likelihood that it will, on the next succeeding payment date be required to (1) make a
"gross-up" payment in respect of an indemnifiable tax or (2) receive a payment subject to
withholding or deduction of a tax for which the other party is not required to make a
"gross-up" payment;

(iii) as a result of the Collateral Put Provider or the Collateral Put Provider Credit Support
Provider consolidating or amalgamating with, or merging with or into, or transferring all or
substantially all its assets to another entity, such party is required to (a) make a "gross-
up" payment to the other party or (b) receive a payment from which an amount has been
deducted or withheld for or on account of any indemnifiable tax, and neither party is able
to transfer such obligation to a different jurisdiction or substitute another entity in its place
such that the withholding or deduction does not apply;

(iv) the Notes becoming due and payable in accordance with the Indenture at any time prior
to their Stated Maturity after the occurrence of an Event of Default;

(v) an Adverse Tax Event;

(vi) the designation of a Credit Default Swap Early Termination Date;

(vii) the designation of a Basis Swap Early Termination Date;

(viii) a Collateral Default; or

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 (ix) if (a) the Collateral Put Provider no longer satisfies the Replacement Counterparty Rating
and (b) none of the following events has occurred:

(1) within five Business Days of such failure to satisfy the Replacement Counterparty
Rating, GSI, a replacement counterparty or an entity that guarantees the
obligations of GSI or such replacement counterparty, as the case may be, posts
eligible collateral, pursuant to a credit support annex (the "Credit Support
Annex"), to the Issuer in an amount that satisfies the S&P Rating Condition and
the Moody's Rating Condition; or

(2) within 30 days of such Collateral Put Provider failing to satisfy the Replacement
Counterparty Rating, if GSI, a replacement counterparty or an entity that
guarantees the obligations of GSI or such replacement counterparty, as the case
may be, does not elect to post eligible collateral to the Issuer in accordance with
subclause (i) above:

(A) GSI or a replacement counterparty, as the case may be, transfers the
Collateral Put Agreement, in whole, but not in part, to a counterparty that
satisfies the Replacement Counterparty Rating, subject to "—Transfer"
below;

(B) the obligations of GSI, a replacement counterparty or an entity that

guarantees the obligations of GSI or such replacement counterparty, as
the case may be, under the Collateral Put Agreement are guaranteed by
a Person that satisfies the Replacement Counterparty Rating;

(C) (I) GSI, a replacement counterparty or an entity that guarantees the

obligations of GSI or such replacement counterparty, as the case may
be, purchases from the Issuer at a price of 100% any Collateral Security
that has a market value of 95% or less, as determined by the Collateral
Disposal Agent and (II) after giving effect to the purchase described in
the preceding subclause, the S&P Rating Condition and the Moody's
Rating Condition will be satisfied; or

(D) GSI, a replacement counterparty or an entity that guarantees the

obligations of GSI or such replacement counterparty, as the case may
be, takes such other steps, if any, as S&P or Moody's, as the case may
be, may require in order to be able to confirm to the Issuer in writing that
GSI's, a replacement counterparty's or an entity's that guarantees the
obligations of GSI or such replacement counterparty, as the case may
be, obligations under the Collateral Put Agreement will be treated by
such Rating Agency as if such obligations were owed by a counterparty
that satisfies the Replacement Counterparty Rating.

Upon the Trustee becoming aware of the occurrence of any event that gives rise to the right of
the Issuer to terminate the Credit Default Swap, the Basis Swap or the Collateral Put Agreement, the
Trustee or the Issuing and Paying Agent, as applicable, will as promptly as practicable notify the
Noteholders of such event and the Trustee will terminate any such agreement on behalf of the Issuer at
the direction of (i) in the case of the Credit Default Swap or the Basis Swap, a Majority of the Aggregate
USD Equivalent Outstanding Amount of the Notes and (ii) in the case of the Collateral Put Agreement,
100% of the Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding Amount of the Notes, in each case voting as a
single class. In addition, if an Event of Default or a Termination Event (as such term is defined in the
Collateral Put Agreement) for which the Collateral Put Provider is the sole defaulting party or Affected
Party (as such term is defined in the Collateral Put Agreement) under the Collateral Put Agreement, then

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the Issuer will have 30 days to enter into a replacement credit default swap and basis swap (otherwise a
Mandatory Redemption will occur). See "The Credit Default Swap—Replacement". In connection with
any Noteholder vote to terminate the Collateral Put Agreement, any Notes held by or on behalf of the
Collateral Put Provider or any of its Affiliates will have no voting rights and will be deemed not to be
Outstanding in connection with any such vote.

Amendment

The Collateral Put Agreement may be amended at any time without satisfying the S&P Rating
Condition and the Moody's Rating Condition or obtaining the consent of the Noteholders so long as such
amendment would not have a material adverse effect on any Holders of the Notes. Otherwise, the
Collateral Put Agreement may be amended only with the satisfaction of the S&P Rating Condition and the
Moody's Rating Condition and the consent of the Noteholders (in a percentage as would have been
required had such amendment been taken pursuant to the Indenture).

Transfer

Neither the Issuer nor the Collateral Put Provider may transfer its rights and obligations under the
Collateral Put Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party, which consent will not be
unreasonably withheld or delayed, except that, and in any case subject to the S&P Rating Condition:

(i) a party may make such a transfer of its rights and obligation pursuant to a consolidation
or amalgamation with, or merger into, or transfer of all or substantially all its assets to or
reorganization, incorporation, reincorporating or reconstitution into or as, another entity;

(ii) a party may make such a transfer of all or any part of its interest in certain amounts
payable to it from a defaulting party under the Collateral Put Agreement; and

(iii) the Collateral Put Provider may, without recourse, transfer the Collateral Put Agreement
(in whole and not in part only) to any of the Collateral Put Provider's Affiliates so long as:

(a) GS Group (or another entity with a credit rating at least equal to that of GS
Group) guarantees such transferred obligations of the transferee pursuant to a
guaranty in substantially the form of the guaranty of GS Group specified in the
Collateral Put Agreement, or such transferee must have a credit rating at least
equal to that of GS Group;

(b) the Issuer will not have to make any tax gross-up payments to such Affiliate in an
amount greater than what the Issuer would have been required to pay to the
Collateral Put Provider in the absence of such transfer;

(c) any payment paid by such Affiliate to the Issuer will not be subject to any
withholding tax in excess of what the Collateral Put Provider would have been
required to so withhold or deduct in the absence of such transfer;

(d) it does not become unlawful for either party to perform any obligation under the
Collateral Put Agreement or the Credit Support Annex, if any, as a result of such
transfer; and

(e) a Collateral Put Agreement Early Termination does not occur as a result of such
transfer.

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Replacement

See "The Credit Default Swap—Replacement".

Guarantee

GS Group will guarantee the obligations of the Collateral Put Provider under the Collateral Put
Agreement.

THE COLLATERAL DISPOSAL AGREEMENT

On the Closing Date, the Issuer will enter into the Collateral Disposal Agreement (the "Collateral
Disposal Agreement") with Goldman, Sachs & Co. (in such capacity, the "Collateral Disposal Agent").
The following description of the Collateral Disposal Agreement is a summary of certain provisions of the
Collateral Disposal Agreement. The following summary does not purport to be complete, and is qualified
in its entirety by reference to the detailed provisions of the Collateral Disposal Agreement.

The Notes do not represent an obligation of the Collateral Disposal Agent. Noteholders will not
have any right to proceed directly against the Collateral Disposal Agent in respect of the Collateral
Disposal Agent's obligations under the Collateral Disposal Agreement. However, the Holders of a
Majority of the Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding Amount of the Notes voting as a single class will
have the right to direct the Issuer with respect to the enforcement of any claims that it may have against
the Collateral Disposal Agent.

Liquidation

In connection with any liquidation in part of the portfolio of Collateral Securities for any of the
circumstances described in subclauses (i), (ii), (v) and (viii) under "Summary—The Collateral Securities—
Supplemental Collateral Securities—Liquidation of Collateral Securities", the Collateral Disposal Agent
will determine the Selected Collateral Securities to be liquidated (if applicable, after taking into
consideration any proceeds from the liquidation of any Eligible Investments); provided that any such
Selected Collateral Securities will be denominated in the same currency as the Notes for which the
Currency Adjusted Aggregate Outstanding Amount is reduced by the related Currency Adjusted Credit
Event Adjustment Amount, Currency Adjusted Notional Principal Adjustment Amount, Partial Optional
Redemption or a Stated Maturity, as applicable.

In connection with any liquidation of any Collateral Securities, the Collateral Disposal Agent will
use commercially reasonable efforts to solicit bids on behalf of the Issuer. The Collateral Disposal Agent
may, in its sole discretion, bid up to 100% of the principal amount of a Collateral Security (excluding any
accrued interest) if the Collateral Disposal Agent is not able to procure a third-party bid of at least 100%.
If such liquidation is in connection with the payment by the Issuer of a Currency Adjusted Notional
Principal Adjustment Amount to the applicable Noteholders or an Optional Redemption in Whole or Partial
Optional Redemption, the Issuer will have the benefit of the Collateral Put Agreement and no Collateral
Security will be liquidated at less than 100% of par. See "The Collateral Put Agreement".

In connection with any liquidation of Collateral Securities as described in subclause (vii) under
"Summary—The Collateral Securities—Supplemental Collateral Securities—Liquidation of Collateral
Securities", the Collateral Disposal Agent will perform the acts described under "Description of the
Notes—Mandatory Redemption", including, but not limited to, those acts described in the Special
Termination Liquidation Procedure.

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Early Termination

The Collateral Disposal Agreement will terminate on the earlier of (i) the final Stated Maturity of
any Series of Notes, (ii) the Optional Redemption Date, (iii) the Mandatory Redemption Date, (iv) a
liquidation of all Collateral Securities following the occurrence of an Event of Default and (v) the
termination of the Indenture in accordance with its terms.

Exercise of Put, Repurchase or Similar Right

Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained herein, the Collateral Disposal Agent will
direct the Trustee to exercise any put right, right under repurchase agreement or other similar right that
the Issuer has under any Collateral Security within the applicable time period.

Credit Support Amount Due and Payable

If a Credit Support Annex has been entered into by the Collateral Put Provider and the Issuer
and any credit support amount becomes due and payable pursuant to the terms thereof, the Collateral
Disposal Agent will (i) calculate the market value of each Collateral Security and (ii) notify the Collateral
Put Provider of any such Collateral Security that has a market value of 95% or less.

Amendment

The Collateral Disposal Agreement may be amended only (i) if the S&P Rating Condition and the
Moody's Rating Condition have been satisfied and (ii) with the consent of a Majority of the Aggregate
USD Equivalent Outstanding Amount of the Notes voting as a single class and the Protection Buyer.
However, the Collateral Disposal Agreement may be amended at any time without the consent of the
Noteholders so long as such amendment will not (i) reduce in any manner the amount of, or delay the
timing of, payments which are required to be made to the Issuer or (ii) materially adversely affect the
Noteholders (as evidenced by a failure of a Majority of the Noteholders to object to such amendment
within 10 Business Days of the Issuer's delivering a notice of such amendment to all Noteholders).

THE PORTFOLIO SELECTION AGENT

The information appearing in this section (other than the information contained under the heading
"General") has been prepared by the Portfolio Selection Agent and has not been independently verified
by the Issuers, the Initial Purchaser or any other person or entity. None of the Issuers or the Initial
Purchaser assumes any responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or applicability of such information.
Accordingly, the Portfolio Selection Agent assumes sole responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or
applicability of such information. The Portfolio Selection Agent does not assume responsibility for any
other information in this Offering Circular.

General

The Portfolio Selection Agent will, pursuant to the terms of the Portfolio Selection Agreement, (a)
select the Initial Reference Portfolio and (b) have the right to review the calculations of the Credit Default
Swap Calculation Agent and the Trustee on any Determination Date. The Portfolio Selection Agent will
not be responsible for producing or providing reports, notices or other information relating to the Notes or
the Reference Portfolio. The Portfolio Selection Agent will not provide any other services to the Issuer or
act as the "collateral manager" for the Collateral. The Portfolio Selection Agent will not have any fiduciary
duties or other duties to the Issuer or to the holders of the Notes and will not have any ability to direct the
Trustee to dispose of any items of Collateral.

The Portfolio Selection Agent is not permitted under the terms of the Credit Default Swap to
remove or replace any Reference Obligations at any time.

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 The Portfolio Selection Agent, its Affiliates or client accounts for which the Portfolio Selection
Agent or its Affiliates act as investment advisor may at times own Notes. Any Notes owned by the
Portfolio Selection Agent or its Affiliates are subject to disposition by such parties in their discretion. At
any given time the Portfolio Selection Agent and its Affiliates will be entitled to vote with respect to any
Notes held by them and by such accounts with respect to all other matters. See "Risk Factors—Certain
Conflicts of Interest Relating to the Portfolio Selection Agent and its Affiliates".

ACA Management, L.L.C.

ACA Management, L.L.C. ("ACA Management"), a Delaware limited liability company formed on
May 4, 2001 to provide asset management services to affiliated and non-affiliated investors, will be the
portfolio selection agent under the Portfolio Selection Agreement (in such capacity, together with any
successor, the "Portfolio Selection Agent").

ACA Management is registered as an "investment adviser" under the U.S. Investment Advisers
Act of 1940, as amended (the "Advisers Act").

ACA Management is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of ACA Capital Holdings, Inc. ("ACA
Capital Holdings"). ACA Capital Holdings is a publicly traded company listed on the New York Stock
Exchange under the ticker "ACA." Shareholders owning more than 5% of ACA Capital Holdings'
outstanding common stock include Bear Stearns Merchant Banking, GCC Investments, Inc., S.F. Holding
Corp., Third Avenue Value Fund and Perry Corp. In addition to ACA Management, ACA Capital Holdings'
significant subsidiaries include ACA Risk Solutions, L.L.C. ("ACA Risk Solutions"), ACA Management's
direct parent corporation, ACA Service, L.L.C. ("ACA Service"), the holding company for the ACA Capital
Holding's U.S. structured finance businesses and direct parent corporation of ACA Risk Solutions, and
ACA Financial Guaranty Corporation ("ACA Guaranty"), a financial guaranty insurance corporation and
the direct parent corporation of ACA Service. Both ACA Risk Solutions and ACA Service are Delaware
limited liability corporations and ACA Guaranty is a Maryland stock insurance company. ACA Capital
Holdings and its subsidiaries, including ACA Management, are referred to herein as "ACA Capital". The
offices of ACA Capital and all of its U.S. domiciled subsidiaries are located at 140 Broadway, 47th Floor,
New York, New York 10005.

ACA Service will assist the Portfolio Selection Agent in selecting the Initial Reference Portfolio.

ACA Guaranty has "A" financial strength and financial enhancement ratings from S&P. The S&P
rating reflects S&P's current assessment of the creditworthiness of ACA Guaranty and its ability to pay
claims on its policies of insurance. Any further explanation as to the significance of the S&P's rating may
be obtained only from S&P. The S&P rating is not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold any securities,
and such rating may be subject to revision or withdrawal at any time by S&P.

THE PORTFOLIO SELECTION AGREEMENT

The following summary describes certain provisions of the Portfolio Selection Agreement. The
summary does not purport to be complete and is subject to, and qualified in its entirety by reference to,
the provisions of the Portfolio Selection Agreement.

The Portfolio Selection Agent will, pursuant to the Portfolio Selection Agreement, select the Initial
Reference Portfolio and have the right to review the calculations of the Credit Default Swap Calculation
Agent and the Trustee on any Determination Date.

As compensation for the performance of its obligations as Portfolio Selection Agent under the
Portfolio Selection Agreement, the Portfolio Selection Agent will receive a fee (the "Portfolio Selection
Fee"), to the extent of the funds available for such purpose in accordance with the Priority of Payments.
The Portfolio Selection Fee will accrue daily from the Closing Date and will be an amount equal to the
sum of (x) with respect to each Payment Date, the sum of the quotients determined for each Class of

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Notes on each day of the related Interest Accrual Period of (i) the product of (a) the average daily
Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding Amount of such Class during the preceding Interest Accrual
Period, (b) the Applicable Class Portfolio Selection Fee Rate with respect to such Class of Notes and (c)
the actual number of days in the preceding Interest Accrual Period divided by (ii) 360, payable in arrears
on each Payment Date and (y) on the Payment Date occurring in April 2008 and occurring in each
successive April to and including the Payment Date immediately following the end of the Non-Call Period,
an amount equal to the excess (if any) of (1) $1,000,000 over (2) the aggregate of all Portfolio Selection
Fees payable to the Portfolio Selection Agent from and excluding the Payment Date occurring in April of
the immediately preceding year (or in the case of the Payment Date occurring in April 2008, from the
Closing Date) and the Portfolio Selection Fee that is payable by the Issuer to the Portfolio Selection Agent
pursuant to clause (x) on such date.

To the extent not paid on any Payment Date when due, any accrued Portfolio Selection Fee will
be deferred and will be payable on the next subsequent Payment Date on which funds are available for
the payment thereof in accordance with the Priority of Payments. Any unpaid Portfolio Selection Fee that
is deferred due to the operation of the Priority of Payments will not accrue interest.

The Portfolio Selection Agent will be responsible for its own expenses and costs incurred in the
course of performing its obligations under the Portfolio Selection Agreement.

The Portfolio Selection Agent will not be liable to the Issuers, the Trustee, the Initial Purchaser,
the Noteholders, the Protection Buyer, the Collateral Put Provider, the Basis Swap Counterparty, the
Collateral Disposal Agent or any of their respective Affiliates, partners, shareholders, officers, directors,
employees, agents, accountants and attorneys for any losses, damages, claims, liabilities, costs or
expenses (including attorney's fees) incurred as a result of the actions taken or recommended by or on
behalf of the Portfolio Selection Agent under the Portfolio Selection Agreement, the Credit Default Swap
or the Indenture, except by reason of acts constituting bad faith, willful misconduct, gross negligence or
reckless disregard of its duties and obligations thereunder.

The Portfolio Selection Agent and any of its Affiliates may engage in other businesses and may
furnish investment management and advisory services to related entities whose investment policies may
differ from or be similar to those followed by the Portfolio Selection Agent on behalf of the Issuer, as
required by the Portfolio Selection Agreement. The Portfolio Selection Agent and its Affiliates will be free,
in their sole discretion, to make recommendations to others, or effect transactions on behalf of
themselves or others which may be the same as or different from those effected with respect to the
Reference Portfolio. In addition, the Portfolio Selection Agent and its Affiliates may, from time to time,
cause, direct or recommend that their clients buy or sell securities of the same or different kind or class of
the same issuer as securities that are part of the Reference Portfolio and that the Portfolio Selection
Agent directs to be included in or removed from the Reference Portfolio. See "Risk Factors—Certain
Conflicts of Interest Relating to the Portfolio Selection Agent and its Affiliates."

Neither the Portfolio Selection Agent nor any of its Affiliates are under any obligation to maintain
any investment in the Notes.

ACCOUNTS

Interest Collection Account and Principal Collection Account

Interest Proceeds and interest payments received on the Collateral Securities (which interest
payments shall be paid to the Basis Swap Counterparty pursuant to the Basis Swap) shall be deposited
into a segregated trust account (within which related subaccounts may be created to deposit such
amounts in different Approved Currencies) held in the name of the Issuer for the benefit of the Holders of
the Notes (the "Interest Collection Account"). Amounts deposited in the Interest Collection Account will
be available, together with reinvestment earnings thereon, for application to the payment of the amounts
set forth under "Description of the Notes—Priority of Payments".

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 Principal Proceeds shall be deposited into a segregated trust account (within which related
subaccounts may be created to deposit such amounts in different Approved Currencies) designated as
the "Principal Collection Account". Amounts deposited in the Principal Collection Account will be
invested in Eligible Investments until such Principal Proceeds are (i) reinvested in Collateral Securities (or
pending such reinvestment, reinvested in Eligible Investments) or (ii) applied in accordance with the
Priority of Payments. See "Description of the Notes—Priority of Payments".

Payment Account

On or prior to each Payment Date and on or prior to any other Business Day on which any other
payment is required to be made by the Issuer, the Trustee will deposit into a separate account (within
which related subaccounts may be created to deposit such amounts in different Approved Currencies)
held in the name of the Issuer for the benefit of the Holders of the Notes and designated as the "Payment
Account" as set forth in the Indenture, the applicable amount of funds from the Interest Collection
Account and/or the Principal Collection Account, as applicable, for payment of amounts described in
accordance with the priorities described under "Description of the Notes—Priority of Payments".

Closing Date Expense Account

The Trustee will establish and maintain a segregated trust account (the "Closing Date Expense
Account") for the payment of Closing Date expenses. On the Closing Date, the Trustee will deposit into
the Closing Date Expense Account part of the Upfront Payment, and such amount will be used to pay
expenses associated with the Closing Date. Any amount deposited in the Closing Date Expense Account
and not required for payment of such expenses shall be transferred by the Trustee at the direction of the
Protection Buyer.

Collateral Put Provider Account

If a Credit Support Annex has been entered into by the Collateral Put Provider and the Issuer,
Posted Collateral pledged pursuant to the terms thereof shall be deposited into a segregated trust
account or trust accounts so designated and established pursuant to the Indenture and held there
pursuant to the Collateral Put Agreement (such account, the "Collateral Put Provider Account").

CDS Issuer Account

On the Closing Date, the Trustee will establish and maintain a segregated trust account (the
"CDS Issuer Account") with respect to the Credit Default Swap, into which all required amounts received
by the Trustee from the Protection Buyer shall be deposited by the Trustee (as directed by the Issuer).
The Trustee will deposit each Fixed Payment received from the Protection Buyer pursuant to clauses (I)(i)
through (iii) of the definition of "Fixed Payment" into a subaccount of the CDS Issuer Account (such
subaccount, the "CDS Issuer Fixed Payment Subaccount"). On each succeeding Payment Date,
amounts previously on deposit in the CDS Issuer Fixed Payment Subaccount will be released by the
Trustee and designated as Interest Proceeds. If a Replacement Counterparty enters into a replacement
credit default swap and replacement basis swap pursuant to the Replacement Counterparty Procedures,
the Trustee will establish a subaccount of the CDS Issuer Account in which amounts to be paid by such
Replacement Counterparty shall be deposited.

THE ISSUERS

General

The Issuer was incorporated on March 1, 2007 in the Cayman Islands under the Companies Law
(2004 Revision) of the Cayman Islands with the registration number 183063. The registered office of the
Issuer is at the offices of Maples Finance Limited, P.O. Box 1093 GT, Queensgate House, South Church

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Street, George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. The Issuer was incorporated for the specific
purpose of carrying out the transactions described in this Offering Circular, which primarily consists of
issuing the Notes, acquiring the Collateral, entering into the Credit Default Swap, the Basis Swap and the
Collateral Put Agreement and engaging in certain related transactions, as set forth in Clause 3 of its
Memorandum and Articles of Association. Prior to the date hereof, the Issuer has not engaged in any
activities other than in connection with the acquisition of certain of the Collateral Securities to be held on
the Closing Date.

The Co-Issuer was incorporated on February 27, 2007 in the State of Delaware under the
General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware with the registration number 4308559. The registered
office of the Co-Issuer is at 850 Library Avenue, Suite 204, Newark, Delaware 19711. The Co-Issuer was
organized for the specific purpose of carrying out the transactions described in this Offering Circular,
which primarily consists of co-issuing the Co-Issued Notes, as set forth in Article Third of its Certificate of
Incorporation. The Co-Issuer has no prior operating history.

The Co-Issued Notes are obligations only of the Issuers and not of the Trustee, the Issuing and
Paying Agent, the Initial Purchaser, the Portfolio Selection Agent, the Administrator, the Share Trustee or
any directors or officers of the Issuers or any of their respective Affiliates. The Issuer Notes are
obligations only of the Issuer and not of the Co-Issuer, the Trustee, the Issuing and Paying Agent, the
Initial Purchaser, the Portfolio Selection Agent, the Administrator, the Share Trustee or any directors or
officers of the Issuers or any of their respective Affiliates.

At the Closing Date, the authorized share capital of the Issuer will consist of 300 ordinary shares,
$1.00 par value per share (the "Issuer Ordinary Shares"), all of which shares will be issued prior to the
Closing Date. The authorized common stock of the Co-Issuer consists of 1,000 shares of common stock,
$.01 par value (the "Co-Issuer Common Stock"), all of which shares will be issued prior to the Closing
Date. All of the outstanding Issuer Ordinary Shares will be held by the Share Trustee under the terms of
a declaration of trust, which provides that the shares and other amounts held on trust thereunder shall be
divided into three equal parts and be held for the benefit of three mutually exclusive groups of
corporations and companies whose objects are exclusively charitable and which provides that the Share
Trustee shall not, as shareholder, give directions in relation to the management of the business of the
Issuer without the prior written consent of the Trustee. The Co-Issuer Common Stock will be held by the
Issuer. For so long as any of the Notes are Outstanding, no beneficial interest in the Issuer Ordinary
Shares or the Co-Issuer Common Stock shall be registered to a U.S. Person.

Capitalization of the Issuer

The initial proposed capitalization (including the USD Equivalent of the Notes denominated in
Approved Currencies other than Dollars) of the Issuer as of the Closing Date after giving effect to the
issuance of the Notes and the Issuer Ordinary Shares (before deducting expenses of the offering) is as
set forth below.

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 Amount
Class SS Notes $ 0
Class A-1 Notes $ 50,000,000
Class A-2 Notes $ 142,000,000
Class B Notes $ 0
Class C Notes $ 0
Class D Notes $ 0
Class FL Notes $ 0

Total Debt $ 192,000,000

Issuer Ordinary Shares $ 300
Total Equity $ 300

Total Capitalization $ 192,000,300

Capitalization of the Co-Issuer

The Co-Issuer will be capitalized only to the extent of common equity of $10, will have no assets
other than its equity capital and will have no debt other than as Co-Issuer of the Co-Issued Notes.

The Co-Issuer has agreed to co-issue the Co-Issued Notes as an accommodation to the Issuer,
and the Co-Issuer is receiving no remuneration for so acting. Because the Co-Issuer has no assets, and
is not permitted to have any assets, Noteholders will not be able to exercise their rights with respect to the
Notes against any assets of the Co-Issuer. Noteholders must rely on the Issuer Assets held by the Issuer
and pledged to the Trustee for the benefit of the Noteholders (and certain service providers) for payment
on their respective Notes, in accordance with the Priority of Payments.

Business

The Issuers will not undertake any business other than the issuance of the Co-Issued Notes and,
in the case of the Issuer, the issuance of the Issuer Notes and the Issuer Ordinary Shares, the acquisition
of the Collateral and entering into the Credit Default Swap, the Portfolio Selection Agreement, the Basis
Swap and the Collateral Put Agreement and, in each case, other related transactions. The Issuer will not
have any subsidiaries other than the Co-Issuer. The Co-Issuer will not have any subsidiaries.

In addition, pursuant to the terms of the Collateral Administration Agreement, the Issuer will retain
the Collateral Administrator to compile certain reports with respect to the Issuer Assets. The
compensation paid by the Issuer for such services will be in addition to the fees paid to LaSalle Bank
National Association in its capacity as Trustee, and will be treated as an expense of the Issuer and will be
subject to the Priority of Payments.

The Administrator will act as the administrator of the Issuer. The office of the Administrator will
serve as the general business office of the Issuer. Through this office and pursuant to the terms of an
agreement, dated April 25, 2007, between the Administrator and the Issuer relating to the administration
of the Issuer in the Cayman Islands, and as amended from time to time in accordance with the terms
thereof (the "Administration Agreement"), the Administrator will perform various management functions
on behalf of the Issuer, including communications with shareholders and the general public, and the
provision of certain clerical, administrative and other services until the termination of the Administration
Agreement. In consideration of the foregoing, the Administrator will receive various fees and other
charges payable by the Issuer at rates agreed upon from time to time plus expenses. The directors of the
Issuer listed below are also officers and/or employees of the Administrator.

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 The Administrator will be subject to the overview of the Issuer's Board of Directors. The
Administration Agreement may be terminated by either the Issuer or the Administrator upon three months'
written notice.

The Administrator's principal office is: P.O. Box 1093 GT, Queensgate House, South Church
Street, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.

Directors

The Directors of the Issuer are Wendy Ebanks and Carrie Bunton.
The Director of the Co-Issuer is Donald Puglisi.

INCOME TAX CONSIDERATIONS

General

Purchasers of Notes may be required to pay stamp taxes and other charges in accordance with
the laws and practices of the country of purchase in addition to the issue price of each Note.

Potential purchasers who are in any doubt about their tax position on purchase, ownership,
transfer or exercise of any Note should consult their own tax advisers. In particular, no representation
is made as to the manner in which payments under the Notes would be characterized by any
relevant taxing authority. Potential investors should be aware that the relevant fiscal rules or their
interpretation may change, possibly with retrospective effect, and that this summary is not exhaustive.
This summary does not constitute legal or tax advice or a guarantee to any potential investor of the tax
consequences of investing in the Notes.

Cayman Islands Tax Considerations

The following discussion of certain Cayman Islands income tax consequences of an investment
in the Notes is based on the advice of Maples and Calder as to Cayman Islands law. The discussion is a
general summary of present law, which is subject to prospective and retroactive change. It assumes that
the Issuer will conduct its affairs in accordance with assumptions made by, and representations made to,
counsel. It is not intended as tax advice, does not consider any investor's particular circumstances, and
does not consider tax consequences other than those arising under Cayman Islands law.

The following is a general summary of Cayman Islands taxation in relation to the Notes.

Under existing Cayman Islands laws:

(i) payments of principal and interest in respect of, or distributions on, the Notes will not be
subject to taxation in the Cayman Islands and no withholding will be required on such
payments to any Holder of a Note and gains derived from the sale of Notes will not be
subject to Cayman Islands income or corporation tax. The Cayman Islands currently
have no income, corporation or capital gains tax and no estate duty, inheritance tax or
gift tax; and
(ii) no stamp duty is payable in respect of the issue of the Notes. The Notes themselves will
be stampable if they are executed in or brought into the Cayman Islands.

The Issuer has been incorporated under the laws of the Cayman Islands as an exempted
company and, as such, has applied for and obtained an undertaking from the Governor in Cabinet of the
Cayman Islands substantially in the following form:

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 "THE TAX CONCESSIONS LAW
(1999 REVISION)
UNDERTAKING AS TO TAX CONCESSIONS

In accordance with Section 6 of the Tax Concessions Law (1999 Revision), the Governor in
Cabinet undertakes with:

ABACUS 2007-AC1, Ltd. ("the Company")

(a) that no Law which is hereafter enacted in the Islands imposing any tax to be levied on
profits, income, gains or appreciations shall apply to the Company or its operations; and

(b) in addition, that no tax to be levied on profits, income, gains or appreciations or which is
in the nature of estate duty or inheritance tax shall be payable

(i) on or in respect of the shares, debentures or other obligations of the Company;

or

(ii) by way of the withholding in whole or in part of any relevant payment as defined
in Section 6(3) of the Tax Concessions Law (1999 Revision).

These concessions shall be for a period of THIRTY years from the 13th day of March 2007.

GOVERNOR IN CABINET"

The Cayman Islands does not have an income tax treaty arrangement with the United States or
any other country. The Cayman Islands has entered into an information exchange agreement with the
United States.

THE PRECEDING DISCUSSION IS ONLY A SUMMARY OF CERTAIN TAX IMPLICATIONS

OF AN INVESTMENT IN THE NOTES. PROSPECTIVE INVESTORS ARE URGED TO CONSULT
WITH THEIR OWN TAX ADVISORS PRIOR TO INVESTING TO DETERMINE THE TAX
IMPLICATIONS OF SUCH INVESTMENT IN LIGHT OF EACH SUCH INVESTOR'S PARTICULAR
CIRCUMSTANCES.

United States Federal Income Taxation

General.

The following summary describes the principal U.S. federal income tax consequences of the
purchase, ownership and disposition of the Notes to investors that acquire the Notes at original issuance
for an amount equal to the "Issue Price" of the relevant Class of Notes (for purposes of this section, with
respect to each such Class of Notes, the first price at which a substantial amount of Notes of such
Class are sold to the public (excluding bond houses, brokers, underwriters, placement agents, and
wholesalers) is referred to herein as the "Issue Price"). This summary does not purport to be a
comprehensive description of all the tax considerations that may be relevant to a particular investor's
decision to purchase the Notes. In addition, this summary does not describe any tax consequences
arising under the laws of any state, locality or taxing jurisdiction other than the United States federal
income tax laws. In general, the summary assumes that a holder holds a Note as a capital asset and not
as part of a hedge, straddle, or conversion transaction, within the meaning of Section 1258 of the Code.
___________________________________________
The advice below was not written and is not intended to be used and cannot be used by any
taxpayer for purposes of avoiding United States federal income tax penalties that may be imposed. The

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advice is written to support the promotion or marketing of the transaction. Each taxpayer should seek
advice based on the taxpayer's particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor.

The foregoing disclaimer is provided to satisfy obligations under Circular 230 governing
standards of practice before the Internal Revenue Service.
___________________________________________

This summary is based on the U.S. tax laws, regulations (final, temporary and proposed),
administrative rulings and practice and judicial decisions in effect or available on the date of this Offering
Circular. All of the foregoing are subject to change or differing interpretation at any time, which change or
interpretation may apply retroactively and could affect the continued validity of this summary.

This summary is included herein for general information only, and there can be no assurance
that the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (the "IRS") will take a similar view of the U.S. federal income tax
consequences of an investment in the Notes as described herein. ACCORDINGLY, PROSPECTIVE
PURCHASERS OF THE NOTES SHOULD CONSULT THEIR OWN TAX ADVISORS AS TO U.S.
FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THE PURCHASE, OWNERSHIP AND DISPOSITION
OF THE NOTES, AND THE POSSIBLE APPLICATION OF STATE, LOCAL, FOREIGN OR OTHER TAX
LAWS. IN PARTICULAR, NO REPRESENTATION IS MADE AS TO THE MANNER IN WHICH
PAYMENTS UNDER THE NOTES WOULD BE CHARACTERIZED BY ANY RELEVANT TAXING
AUTHORITY.

As used in this section, the term "U.S. Holder" includes a beneficial owner of a Note that is, for
U.S. federal income tax purposes, a citizen or individual resident of the United States of America, an
entity treated for United States federal income tax purposes as a corporation or a partnership created or
organized in or under the laws of the United States of America or any state thereof or the District of
Columbia, an estate the income of which is includable in gross income for U.S. federal income tax
purposes regardless of its source, or a trust if, in general, a court within the United States of America is
able to exercise primary supervision over its administration and one or more U.S. persons have the
authority to control all substantial decisions of such trust, and certain eligible trusts that have elected to be
treated as United States persons. This summary assumes that a U.S. Holder has a U.S. Dollar functional
currency and the Issuer has a non-U.S. Dollar functional currency. This summary also does not address
the rules applicable to certain types of investors that are subject to special U.S. federal income tax rules,
including but not limited to, dealers in securities or currencies, traders in securities, financial institutions,
U.S. expatriates, tax-exempt entities, charitable remainder trusts and their beneficiaries, insurance
companies, persons or their qualified business units ("QBUs") whose functional currency is not the U.S.
Dollar, persons that own (directly or indirectly) equity interests in holders of Notes and subsequent
purchasers of the Notes.

For U.S. federal income tax purposes, the Issuer, and not the Co-Issuer, will be treated as the
issuer of the Co-Issued Notes.

Tax Treatment of the Issuer

The Code and the Treasury regulations promulgated thereunder provide a specific exemption
from net income-based U.S. federal income tax to non-U.S. corporations that restrict their activities in the
United States to trading in stocks and securities (and any other activity closely related thereto) for their
own account, whether such trading (or such other activity) is conducted by the corporation or its
employees or through a resident broker, commission agent, custodian or other agent. This particular
exemption does not apply to non-U.S. corporations that are engaged in activities in the United States
other than trading in stocks and securities (and any other activity closely related thereto) for their own
account or that are dealers in stocks and securities.

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 The Issuer intends to rely on the above exemption and does not intend to operate so as to be
subject to U.S. federal income taxes on its net income. In this regard, on the Closing Date, the Issuer will
receive an opinion from McKee Nelson LLP, special U.S. tax counsel to the Issuer and the Co-Issuer
("Special U.S. Tax Counsel") to the effect that, although no activity closely comparable to that
contemplated by the Issuer has been the subject of any Treasury regulation, administrative ruling or
judicial decision, under current law and assuming compliance with the Issuer's relevant governing
documents, the Indenture, the Issuing and Paying Agency Agreement, the Portfolio Selection Agreement
and other related documents (the "Documents"), the Issuer's permitted activities will not cause it to be
engaged in a trade or business in the United States, and consequently, the Issuer's profits will not be
subject to U.S. federal income tax on a net income basis. The opinion of Special U.S. Tax Counsel will
be based on the Code, the Treasury regulations (final, temporary and proposed) thereunder, the existing
authorities, and Special U.S. Tax Counsel's interpretation thereof and judgment concerning their
application to the Issuer's permitted activities, and on certain factual assumptions and representations as
to the Issuer's permitted activities. The Issuer intends to conduct its affairs in accordance with the
Documents and such assumptions and representations, and the remainder of this summary assumes
such result. In addition, in complying with the Documents and such assumptions and representations, the
Issuer is entitled to rely upon the advice and/or opinions of their selected counsel, and the opinion of
Special U.S. Tax Counsel will assume that any such advice and/or opinions are correct and complete.
However, the opinion of Special U.S. Tax Counsel and any such other advice or opinions are not binding
on the IRS or the courts, and no ruling will be sought from the IRS regarding this, or any other, aspect of
the U.S. federal income tax treatment of the Issuer. Accordingly, in the absence of authority on point, the
U.S. federal income tax treatment of the Issuer is not entirely free from doubt, and there can be no
assurance that positions contrary to those stated in the opinion of Special U.S. Tax Counsel or any such
other advice or opinions may not be asserted successfully by the IRS.

If, notwithstanding the Issuer's intention and the aforementioned opinion of Special U.S. Tax
Counsel or any such other advice or opinions, it were nonetheless determined that the Issuer were
engaged in a United States trade or business and the Issuer had taxable income that was effectively
connected with such U.S. trade or business, the Issuer would be subject under the Code to the regular
U.S. corporate income tax on such effectively connected taxable income (and possibly to the 30% branch
profits tax as well). The imposition of such taxes would materially affect the Issuer's financial ability to
make payments with respect to the Notes and could materially affect the yield of the Notes. In addition,
the imposition of such taxes could constitute an Adverse Tax Event.

Legislation recently proposed in the U.S. Senate would, for tax years beginning at least two years
after its enactment, tax a corporation as a U.S. corporation if the equity of that corporation is regularly
traded on an established securities market and the management and control of the corporation occurs
primarily within the United States. It is unknown whether this proposal will be enacted in its current form
and, whether if enacted, the Issuer would be subject to its provisions. However, upon enactment of this
or similar legislation, the Issuer will be permitted, with an opinion of counsel, to take such action as it
deems advisable to prevent the Issuer from being subject to such legislation. These actions could include
removing some classes of Notes from listing on a stock exchange.

Generally, foreign currency gains are sourced to the residence of the recipient. Thus, foreign
currency gains of a non-U.S. corporation are generally treated as foreign source income. However, if for
this purpose a non-United States corporation has a principal place of business in the United States (the
"U.S. business"), even if the corporation has another principal place of business outside the United
States, generally any foreign currency gain properly reflected as income of the U.S. business is treated as
U.S. source income. Any U.S. source foreign currency gains that are not derived from the sale of
property are subject to U.S. withholding tax. A non-U.S. corporation could be considered to have a U.S.
business for this purpose even if it does not have any income effectively connected to a United States
trade or business for purposes of being subject to U.S. taxation on its net income. The Issuer intends to
take the position that none of its foreign currency gains will be subject to U.S. withholding tax. However,
the application of these rules is unclear and the activities of the Issuer could cause it to have foreign

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currency gains subject to U.S. withholding tax. In addition, the imposition of such taxes could constitute
an Adverse Tax Event.

United States Withholding Taxes. Although, based on the foregoing, the Issuer is not
expected to be subject to U.S. federal income tax on a net income basis, income derived by the Issuer
may be subject to withholding taxes imposed by the United States or other countries. Generally, U.S.
source interest income received by a foreign corporation not engaged in a trade or business within the
United States is subject to U.S. withholding tax at the rate of 30% of the amount thereof. The Code
provides an exemption (the "portfolio interest exemption") from such withholding tax for interest paid
with respect to certain debt obligations issued after July 18, 1984, unless the interest constitutes a certain
type of contingent interest or is paid to a 10% shareholder of the payor, to a controlled foreign corporation
related to the payor, or to a bank with respect to a loan entered into in the ordinary course of its business.
In this regard, the Issuer is permitted to acquire a particular Collateral Security only if the payments
thereon are exempt from U.S. withholding taxes at the time of purchase or commitment to purchase or
the obligor is required to make "gross-up" payments that offset fully any such tax on any such payments.
The Issuer does not anticipate that it will derive material amounts of any other items of income that would
be subject to U.S. withholding taxes. Accordingly, assuming compliance with the foregoing restrictions
and subject to the foregoing qualifications, interest income derived by the Issuer will be free of or fully
"grossed up" for any material amount of U.S. withholding tax. As for the Credit Default Swap, payments
under the Credit Default Swap do not constitute interest for purposes of U.S. withholding taxes. The
Issuer intends to treat the Credit Default Swap as either a "notional principal contract" or an option for
U.S. federal income tax purposes. Generally, payments made pursuant to a notional principal contract or
an option are not subject to U.S. withholding. However, the IRS may seek to characterize the Credit
Default Swap in a manner that would make payment under it subject to U.S. withholding. Furthermore,
there can be no assurance that income derived by the Issuer will not generally become subject to U.S.
withholding tax as a result of a change in U.S. tax law or administrative practice, procedure, or
interpretations thereof. Any change in U.S. tax law or administrative practice, procedure, or
interpretations thereof resulting in the income of the Issuer becoming subject to U.S. withholding taxes
could constitute an Adverse Tax Event. It is also anticipated that the Issuer will acquire Collateral
Securities that consist of obligations of non-U.S. issuers. In this regard, the Issuer may only acquire a
particular Collateral Security if either the payments thereon are not subject to foreign withholding tax or
the obligor of the Collateral Security is required to make "gross-up" payments.

Prospective investors should be aware that, under certain Treasury Regulations, the IRS may
disregard the participation of an intermediary in a "conduit" financing arrangement and the conclusions
reached in the immediately preceding paragraph assume that such Treasury Regulations do not apply.
Those Treasury Regulations could require withholding of U.S. federal income tax from payments to the
Issuer. In order to prevent "conduit" classification, each Non-U.S. Holder and beneficial owner of an
Issuer Note that is acquiring, directly or in conjunction with affiliates, more than 33 1/3% of the Aggregate
USD Equivalent Outstanding Amount of any such Class of Issuer Notes, as applicable, will make or be
deemed to make a representation to the effect that it is not an Affected Bank. "Affected Bank" means a
"bank" for purposes of Section 881 of the Code or an entity affiliated with such a bank that neither (x)
meets the definition of a U.S. Holder nor (y) is entitled to the benefits of an income tax treaty with the
United States under which withholding taxes on interest payments made by obligors resident in the
United States to such bank are reduced to 0%.

Tax Treatment of U.S. Holders of the Co-Issued Notes

Treatment of the Co-Issued Notes. Although there is no authority directly on point, and as a
result, the opinion cannot be free from doubt, in the opinion of Special U.S. Tax Counsel, the Co-Issued
Notes will be treated as debt for U.S. federal income tax purposes when issued. Although the Issuer
Notes are denominated as debt, based on the capital structure of the Issuer and the characteristics of the
Issuer Notes, it is unlikely that all the Issuer Notes, when issued, would be treated as debt of the Issuer
for U.S. federal income tax purposes. However, it is possible that the IRS could assert that the Notes

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should be treated as the issuance of credit-linked debt by the Protection Buyer. The Holder of such
Notes would have accrued income under the contingent debt rules which could affect the timing of such
income. Any gain and certain losses from the sale of such Notes would result in ordinary income or loss
because such Notes would be treated as contingent debt. This summary assumes that the treatment of
the Co-Issued Notes as debt and the Issuer Notes as equity of the Issuer for U.S. federal income tax
purposes is correct. The Issuer Notes are discussed below under "—Tax Treatment of U.S. Holders of
Issuer Notes". Further, the Issuer will treat, and each holder and beneficial owner of Co-Issued Notes (by
acquiring such Notes or an interest in such Notes) will agree to treat, the Co-Issued Notes as debt for
U.S. federal income tax purposes except (x) as otherwise required by applicable law, (y) to the extent a
Holder of such Co-Issued Notes makes a protective QEF election (as described below under "—Tax
Treatment of U.S. Holders of Issuer Notes—Investment in a Passive Foreign Investment Company") or
(z) to the extent that the Holder files certain United States tax information returns required of only certain
equity owners with respect to various reporting requirements under the Code (as described below under
"—Transfer Reporting Requirements" and "—Tax Return Disclosure and Investor List Requirements").
The determination of whether a Co-Issued Note will be treated as debt for United States federal income
tax purposes is based on the applicable law and facts and circumstances existing at the time such Note is
issued. Material changes from those existing on the Closing Date (e.g. a material decline in the value of
the Issuer's assets and/or, a material change in the likelihood a Note will be repaid in full) may adversely
affect the characterization of any Co-Issued Notes issued after (but not before) such changes. However,
the opinion of Special U.S. Tax Counsel is based on current law and certain representations and
assumptions (including the assumption that any subsequent opinion with respect to the tax
characterization of the Co-Issued Notes is correct) and is not binding on the IRS or the courts, and no
ruling will be sought from the IRS regarding this, or any other, aspect of the U.S. federal income tax
treatment of the Notes. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that the IRS will not contend, and that a
court will not ultimately hold, that one or more Classes of the Co-Issued Notes are properly treated as
equity in the Issuer for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Recharacterization of a Class of Notes,
particularly the Class C Notes because of their place in the capital structure, may be more likely if a single
investor or a group of investors that holds all of the Issuer Notes also holds all of the more senior Class of
Notes in the same proportion as the Issuer Notes are held. If any Class of the Co-Issued Notes were
treated as equity in, rather than debt of, the Issuer for U.S. federal income tax purposes, U.S. Holders of
such Class would be subject to taxation under rules substantially the same as those set forth below under
"—Tax Treatment of U.S. Holders of Issuer Notes" which could cause adverse tax consequences for such
U.S. Holders upon the sale, exchange, redemption, retirement or other taxable disposition of, or the
receipt of certain types of distributions on, such Notes.

In this regard, any U.S. Holder of a Co-Issued Note that treats such Note as equity in the Issuer
for U.S. federal income tax purposes, inconsistently with the Issuer's treatment of such Notes for such
purposes, is required to disclose such treatment on its U.S. federal income tax return. Additionally, if a
U.S. Holder of a Co-Issued Note treats such Note as debt of the Issuer for U.S. federal income tax
purposes, consistently with the Issuer's treatment of such Note for such purposes, it is unclear whether
such U.S. Holder will be able to make a protective QEF election (described below in "—Tax Treatment of
U.S. Holders of Issuer Notes—Investment in a Passive Foreign Investment Company") in anticipation of
any possible recharacterization of such Note as equity in the Issuer.

Interest or Discount on the Co-Issued Notes. The Co-Issued Notes may be subject to the
rules applicable to contingent payment debt instruments because the timing of their principal repayment is
contingent on the principal payments of the Reference Obligations rather than obligations held by the
Issuer. If these Notes are not treated as contingent payment debt obligations and subject to the
discussion below, U.S. Holders of these Notes generally should include in gross income payments of
stated interest received, in accordance with their usual method of accounting for U.S. federal income tax
purposes, as ordinary interest income from sources outside the United States.

If the Issue Price of the Co-Issued Notes is less than such Note's respective "stated redemption
price at maturity" by more than a de minimis amount, U.S. Holders will be considered to have purchased

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such Notes with original issue discount ("OID"). The respective stated redemption price at maturity of the
Co-Issued Notes will be the sum of all payments to be received on such Notes, other than payments of
stated interest which is unconditionally payable in money at least annually during the entire term of a debt
instrument ("Qualified Stated Interest"). Interest can be considered unconditionally payable if
nonpayment is sufficiently remote under the terms of the obligations or reasonable legal remedies exist to
compel timely payment. Prospective U.S. Holders of the Co-Issued Notes should note that if any interest
is not unconditionally payable in money on each Payment Date (and, therefore, not Qualified Stated
Interest), all of the stated interest payments may be included in the stated redemption prices at maturity,
and required to be accrued by U.S. Holders pursuant to the rules described below.

A U.S. Holder of a Co-Issued Note issued with OID will be required to accrue and include in
gross income the sum of the daily portions of total OID for each day during the taxable year on which the
U.S. Holder held the Co-Issued Note, generally under a constant yield method, regardless of such U.S.
Holder's usual method of accounting for U.S. federal income tax purposes. In addition, if a Co-Issued
Note is not treated as issued with OID a U.S. Holder should include any de minimis OID in gross income
proportionately as stated principal payments are received. Such de minimis OID should be treated as
gain from the sale or exchange of property and may be eligible as capital gain if the Co-Issued Note is a
capital asset in the hands of the U.S. Holder.

Because the Co-Issued Notes provide for a floating rate of interest, the amount of OID to be
accrued over the term of each Co-Issued Note will be based initially on the assumption that the floating
rate in effect for the first Interest Accrual Period will remain constant throughout the term. To the extent
such rate varies with respect to any Interest Accrual Period, such variation will be reflected in an increase
or decrease of the amount of OID accrued for such period. Under the foregoing method, if stated interest
on a class of Co-Issued Notes is required to be accrued under the OID rules, U.S. Holders may be
required to include in gross income increasingly greater amounts of OID and may be required to include
OID in advance of the receipt of cash attributable to such income.

Unless the contingent payment obligation rules apply each Class of Co-Issued Notes issued with
more than de minimis OID may be subject to rules requiring the use of an assumption as to the
prepayments, as discussed below under "—OID on the Co-Issued Notes". A prepayment assumption
applies to debt instruments if payment under such debt instruments may be accelerated by reason of
prepayments of other obligations securing such debt instruments. Application of a prepayment
assumption is uncertain because prepayments on the Co-Issued Notes are generally dependent on
prepayments on the Reference Portfolio rather than the Collateral Securities.

OID on the Co-Issued Notes. The Treasury regulations governing the calculation of OID on
instruments having contingent interest payments specifically do not apply for purposes of calculating OID
on debt instruments required to use a prepayment assumption. The Issuer intends to base its
computations on a prepayment assumption for the Reference Portfolio, although, as noted above, it is
uncertain whether such assumption is required or permitted. In addition, no regulatory guidance currently
exists under the Code for prepayment assumptions. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that this
methodology represents the correct manner of calculating OID. If the IRS were to successfully contend
that another method of accruing OID with respect to the Co-Issued Notes is appropriate, the U.S. federal
income tax consequences to a U.S. Holder of the Co-Issued Notes could be adverse or more favorable.
If the Co-Issued Notes are deemed to be contingent debt obligations, then U.S. Treasury regulations may
apply to the Co-Issued Notes that would apply the non-contingent bond method to non-U.S. Dollar
denominated debt instruments that provide for certain contingent payments.

A subsequent purchaser of a Co-Issued Note issued with OID who purchases that Note at a cost
less than the remaining stated redemption price at maturity will also be required to include in gross
income the sum of the daily portions of OID on the Co-Issued Note. In computing the daily portions of
OID for a subsequent purchaser of a Co-Issued Note (as well as an initial purchaser that purchases at a
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in accordance with the rules set forth above) multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is the
amount, if any, by which the price paid by the U.S. Holder for the Co-Issued Note exceeds the difference
between (a) the sum of the Issue Price plus the aggregate amount of OID that would have been able to
be included in the gross income of an original U.S. Holder (who purchased the Co-Issued Note at the
Issue Price) and (b) any prior payments included in the stated redemption price at maturity, and the
denominator of which is the sum of the daily portions for the Co-Issued Note for all days beginning on the
date after the purchase date and ending on the maturity date computed under the prepayment
assumption.

A U.S. Holder who pays a premium for a Co-Issued Note (i.e., purchases the Co-Issued Note for
an amount greater the stated redemption price at maturity) may elect to amortize such premium under a
constant yield method over the life of the Co-Issued Note. The amortizable amount for any Interest
Accrual Period would offset the amount of interest that must be included in the gross income of a U.S.
Holder in such Interest Accrual Period. The U.S. Holder's basis in the Co-Issued Note would be reduced
by the amount of amortization. It is not clear whether the prepayment assumption would be taken into
account in determining the life of the for the timing of the amortization of such premium for this purpose.

If the U.S. Holder acquires a Co-Issued Note at a discount to the adjusted Issue Price of the Co-
Issued Note that is greater than a specified de minimis amount, such discount is treated as market
discount. Absent an election to accrue into income currently, the amount of accrued market discount on a
Co-Issued Note is included in income as ordinary income when principal payments are received or the
U.S. Holder disposes of the Co-Issued Note. Market discount is accrued ratably unless the U.S. Holder
elects to use a constant yield method for accrual. For this purpose, the term "rateably" may be based on
the term of the Co-Issued Note or a U.S. Holder may be permitted to accrue market discount in proportion
to interest on Co-Issued Notes issued without OID or in proportion to OID on Co-Issued Notes issued with
OID.

As a result of the complexity of the OID rules, each U.S. Holder of any Co-Issued Notes should
consult its own tax advisor regarding the impact of the OID rules on its investment in such Notes.

Election to Treat All Interest as OID. The OID rules permit a U.S. Holder of a Co-Issued Note
to elect to accrue all interest, discount (including de minimis market or original issue discount) and
premium in income as interest, based on a constant yield method. If an election to treat all interest as
OID were to be made with respect to a Co-Issued Note with market discount, the U.S. Holder of such
Note making such election would be deemed to have made an election to include in income currently
market discount with respect to all other debt instruments having market discount that such U.S. Holder
acquires during the year of the election or thereafter. Similarly, a U.S. Holder that makes this election for
a Note that is acquired at a premium will be deemed to have made an election to amortize bond premium
with respect to all debt instruments having amortizable bond premium that such U.S. Holder owns or
acquires. The election to accrue interest, discount and premium on a constant yield method with respect
to a Co-Issued Note cannot be revoked without the consent of the IRS.

Disposition of the Co-Issued Notes. In general, a U.S. Holder of a Co-Issued Note initially will
have a basis in such Note equal to the cost of such Note to such U.S. Holder, (i) increased by any
amount includable in income by such U.S. Holder as OID with respect to such Note, and (ii) reduced by
any amortized premium and by payments on the Co-Issued Note, other than payments of stated interest
on the Co-Issued Note. Upon a sale, exchange, redemption, retirement or other taxable disposition of a
Co-Issued Note, a U.S. Holder will generally recognize gain or loss equal to the difference between the
amount realized on the sale, exchange, redemption, retirement or other taxable disposition (other than
amounts attributable to accrued interest on a Co-Issued Note, which will be taxable as described above)
and the U.S. Holder's tax basis in such Note. Except to the extent of accrued interest or market discount
not previously included in income, or unless the rules applicable to contingent payment debt obligations
apply, gain or loss from the disposition of a Co-Issued Note generally will be long-term capital gain or loss
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meaning of Section 1221 of the Code, except to the extent of accrued market discount not previously
included in income.

However, if the IRS or a court determines that any Class of the Co-Issued Notes constitute
contingent payment debt obligations subject to the non-contingent bond method, then a U.S. Holder
generally will have a basis in such Co-Issued Note equal to the cost of such Co-Issued Note to such U.S.
Holder (i) increased by OID accrued with respect to the Co-Issued Notes (determined without regard to
adjustments made to reflect the differences between actual and projected payments), and (ii) reduced by
the amount of any non-contingent payments and the projected amount of any contingent payments
previously made on the Co-Issued Notes. Any gain recognized on the sale, exchange, redemption,
retirement or other taxable disposition of the Co-Issued Note will be treated as ordinary interest income.
Further, in such a case, any loss will be treated as ordinary loss to the extent of prior interest inclusions
with respect to the Co-Issued Notes, reduced by the total net negative adjustments that the U.S. Holder
has taken into account as ordinary loss with respect to the Co-Issued Notes; any remaining loss will be a
capital loss.

In certain circumstances, U.S. Holders that are individuals may be entitled to preferential
treatment for net long-term capital gains; however, the ability of U.S. Holders to offset capital losses
against ordinary income is limited.

Any gain recognized by a U.S. Holder on the sale, exchange, redemption, retirement or other
taxable disposition of a Co-Issued Note generally will be treated as from sources within the United States
assuming that such Co-Issued Note is not held by a U.S. Holder through a non-U.S. branch.

Alternative Characterization of the Co-Issued Notes. Notwithstanding special U.S. tax

counsel's opinion, U.S. Holders should recognize that there is some uncertainty regarding the appropriate
classification of instruments such as the Co-Issued Notes. It is possible, for example, that the IRS may
contend that a Class of Co-Issued Notes should be treated as equity interests (or as part debt, part
equity) in the Issuer. Such a recharacterization might result in material adverse U.S. federal income tax
consequences to U.S. Holders. If U.S. Holders of a Class of the Co-Issued Notes were treated as owning
equity interests in the Issuer, the U.S. federal income tax consequences to U.S. Holders of such
recharacterized Co-Issued Notes would be as described under "—Tax Treatment of U.S. Holders of
Issuer Notes", "—Transfer Reporting Requirements" and "—Tax Return Disclosure and Investor List
Requirements". In order to avoid the application of the PFIC rules, each U.S. Holder of a Note should
consider making a qualified electing fund election provided in Section 1295 of the Code on a "protective"
basis (although such protective election may not be respected by the IRS because current regulations do
not specifically authorize that particular election). See "Tax Treatment of U.S. Holders of Issuer Notes—
Investment in a Passive Foreign Investment Company". Further, U.S. Holders of any Class of Co-Issued
Notes that may be recharacterized as equity in the Issuer should consult with their own tax advisors with
respect to whether, if they owned equity in the Issuer, they would be required to file information returns in
accordance with sections 6038, 6038B, and 6046 of the Code (and, if so, whether they should file such
returns on a protective basis).

Payments of Interest and OID in Euro, Sterling, Canadian Dollars, Australian Dollars, New
Zealand Dollars or Yen. A U.S. Holder with a U.S. Dollar functional currency that uses the cash method
of accounting for U.S. federal income tax purposes and receives a payment of interest on a Co-Issued
Note (other than OID) denominated in Euro, Sterling, Canadian Dollars, Australian Dollars, New Zealand
Dollars or Yen, as applicable, will be required to include in gross income the U.S. Dollar value of the
payment in Euro, Sterling, Canadian Dollars, Australian Dollars, New Zealand Dollars or Yen, as
applicable, on the date such payment is received (based on the U.S. Dollar spot rate for the Euro,
Sterling, Canadian Dollars, Australian Dollars, New Zealand Dollars or Yen, as applicable, on the date
such payment is received) regardless of whether the payment is in fact converted to U.S. Dollars at that
time. No exchange gain or loss will be recognized with respect to the receipt of such payment.

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 A U.S. Holder that uses the accrual method of accounting for U.S. federal income tax purposes,
or that otherwise is required to accrue interest prior to receipt, will be required to include in gross income
the U.S. Dollar value of the amount of interest income that has accrued and is otherwise required to be
taken into account with respect to a Co-Issued Note during an accrual period. The U.S. Dollar value of
such accrued interest income will be determined by translating such interest income at the average U.S.
Dollar exchange rate for the Euro, Sterling, Canadian Dollars, Australian Dollars, New Zealand Dollars or
Yen, as applicable, in effect during the accrual period or, with respect to an accrual period that spans two
taxable years, the partial period within the taxable year. A U.S. Holder may elect, however, to translate
such accrued interest income using the U.S. Dollar spot rate for the Euro, Sterling, Canadian Dollars,
Australian Dollars, New Zealand Dollars or Yen, as applicable, on the last day of the accrual period or,
with respect to an accrual period that spans two taxable years, on the last day of the taxable year. If the
last day of an accrual period is within five business days of the date of receipt of the accrued interest, a
U.S. Holder may translate such interest using the U.S. Dollar spot rate on the date of receipt. The above
election must be applied consistently to all debt instruments from year to year and may not be changed
without the consent of the IRS. Prior to making such an election, a U.S. Holder should consult its own tax
advisor.

A U.S. Holder that uses the accrual method of accounting for U.S. federal income tax purposes
may recognize exchange gain or loss with respect to accrued interest income on the date the payment of
such income is received. The amount of any such exchange gain or loss recognized will equal the
difference, if any, between the U.S. Dollar value of the payment in the Euro, Sterling, Canadian Dollars,
Australian Dollars, New Zealand Dollars or Yen, as applicable, received (based on the U.S. Dollar spot
rate for the Euro, Sterling, Canadian Dollars, Australian Dollars, New Zealand Dollars or Yen, as
applicable, on the date such payment is received) with respect to such accrued interest and the U.S.
Dollar value of the income inclusion with respect to such accrued interest (computed as determined
above). Any such exchange gain or loss will be treated as ordinary income or loss, but generally will not
be treated as an adjustment to interest income, and will generally be treated as U.S. source income or
loss, respectively.

The Issuer intends to take the position that OID for any accrual period on a Co-Issued Note will
be determined in Euro, Sterling, Canadian Dollars, Australian Dollars, New Zealand Dollars or Yen, as
applicable, and then translated into U.S. Dollars in the same manner as stated interest accrued by an
accrual basis U.S. Holder, as described above. As described above, however, the treatment of Co-
Issued Notes issued with OID is subject to uncertainty, and it is possible that different rules would apply.
Applying this method, all payments on a Co-Issued Note (other than payments of Qualified Stated
Interest) will generally be viewed first as payments of previously-accrued OID (to the extent thereof), with
payments attributed first to the earliest-accrued OID, and then as payments of principal. Upon receipt of
a payment attributable to OID (whether in connection with a payment of interest or on the sale, exchange,
redemption, retirement or other taxable disposition of a Co-Issued Note), a U.S. Holder may recognize
exchange gain or loss as described above with respect to accrued interest income. Any such exchange
gain or loss will be treated as ordinary income or loss, but generally will not be treated as an adjustment
to interest income, and will generally be treated as U.S. source income or loss, respectively.

Receipt of Euro, Sterling, Canadian Dollars, Australian Dollars, New Zealand Dollars or
Yen. Euro, Sterling, Canadian Dollars, Australian Dollars, New Zealand Dollars or Yen, as applicable,
received as payment on a Co-Issued Note or on a sale, exchange, redemption, retirement or other
taxable disposition of a Co-Issued Note will have a tax basis equal to its U.S. Dollar value at the time
such payment is received or at the time of such sale, exchange, redemption, retirement or other taxable
disposition, as the case may be. Euro, Sterling, Canadian Dollars, Australian Dollars, New Zealand
Dollars or Yen, as applicable, that are purchased will generally have a tax basis equal to the U.S. Dollar
value of the Euro, Sterling, Canadian Dollars, Australian Dollars, New Zealand Dollars or Yen, as
applicable, on the date of purchase. Any exchange gain or loss recognized on a sale, exchange,
redemption, retirement or other taxable disposition of the Euro, Sterling, Canadian Dollars, Australian
Dollars, New Zealand Dollars or Yen (including their use to purchase Co-Issued Notes or upon exchange

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source income or loss, respectively.

Foreign Currency Gain or Loss on Purchase or Disposition. A U.S. Holder that purchases
the Co-Issued Notes with Euro, Sterling, Canadian Dollars, Australian Dollars, New Zealand Dollars or
Yen, as applicable, generally will recognize exchange gain or loss in an amount equal to the difference (if
any) between the U.S. Dollar fair market value of the Euro, Sterling, Canadian Dollars, Australian Dollars,
New Zealand Dollars or Yen, as applicable, used to purchase the Co-Issued Notes determined at the spot
rate of exchange in effect on the date of purchase of the Co-Issued Notes and such U.S. Holder's tax
basis in the Euro, Sterling, Canadian Dollars, Australian Dollars, New Zealand Dollars or Yen, as
applicable. If a U.S. Holder receives Euro, Sterling, Canadian Dollars, Australian Dollars, New Zealand
Dollars or Yen, as applicable, on a sale, exchange, redemption, retirement or other taxable disposition of
a Co-Issued Note, the amount realized will be based on the U.S. Dollar value of the Euro, Sterling,
Canadian Dollars, Australian Dollars, New Zealand Dollars or Yen, as applicable, on the date the
payment is received or the date of disposition of the Co-Issued Note. Any gain or loss realized upon the
sale, exchange, redemption, retirement or other taxable disposition of a Co-Issued Note that is
attributable to fluctuations in currency exchange rates will be exchange gain or loss. Any gain or any loss
attributable to fluctuations in exchange rates will equal the difference between the U.S. Dollar value of the
principal amount of the Co-Issued Note, determined on the date such payment is received or such Co-
Issued Note is disposed based on the U.S. Dollar spot rate for the Euro, Sterling, Canadian Dollars,
Australian Dollars, New Zealand Dollars or Yen, as applicable, on such date and the U.S. Dollar value of
principal amount of such Co-Issued Note, determined on the date the U.S. Holder acquired such Co-
Issued Note based on the U.S. Dollar spot rate for the Euro, Sterling, Canadian Dollars, Australian
Dollars, New Zealand Dollars or Yen, as applicable, on such date. Such exchange gain or loss will be
recognized only to the extent of the total gain or loss realized by the U.S. Holder on the sale, exchange,
redemption, retirement or other taxable disposition of such Co-Issued Note. Any exchange gain or loss
will be treated as ordinary income or loss, but generally will not be treated as an adjustment to interest
income, and will generally be treated as U.S. source income or loss, respectively.

As a result of the uncertainty regarding the U.S. federal income tax consequences to U.S.
Holders with respect to the Co-Issued Notes and the complexity of the foregoing rules, each U.S. Holder
of a Co-Issued Note is urged to consult its own tax advisor regarding the U.S. federal income tax
consequences to the Holder of the purchase, ownership and disposition of such Co-Issued Note.

Tax Treatment of U.S. Holders of Issuer Notes

Investment in a Passive Foreign Investment Company. The Issuer will constitute a passive
foreign investment company ("PFIC"). By treating the Issuer Notes, when issued, as equity in the Issuer,
U.S. Holders of Issuer Notes (other than certain U.S. Holders that are subject to the rules pertaining to a
controlled foreign corporation with respect to the Issuer, described below) will be considered U.S.
shareholders in a PFIC. In general, a U.S. Holder of a PFIC may desire to make an election to treat the
Issuer as a qualified electing fund ("QEF") with respect to such U.S. Holder. Generally, a QEF election
should be made with the filing of a U.S. Holder's federal income tax return for the first taxable year for
which it held the Issuer Notes. If a timely QEF election is made for the Issuer, an electing U.S. Holder will
be required in each taxable year to include in gross income (i) as ordinary income, such holder's pro rata
share of the Issuer's ordinary earnings and (ii) as long-term capital gain, such holder's pro rata share of
the Issuer's net capital gain, whether or not distributed and translated into U.S. Dollars using the average
U.S. Dollar exchange rate for the Euro, Sterling, Canadian Dollars, Australian Dollars, New Zealand
Dollars or Yen, as applicable, for the Issuer's taxable year. In determining the Issuer's ordinary earnings,
the OID interest that accrues on the Co-Issued Notes may be expensed by the Issuer (whether or not the
OID is de minimis). For purposes of calculating the income of the Issuer, the deduction for interest paid
to certain related parties may be deferred and ultimately denied. Related parties generally include a
person owning more than 50% of the aggregate value of all Classes of Notes treated as equity of the
Issuer (with special rules for partnerships) and any real estate investment trust that treats the Issuer as a

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taxable REIT subsidiary. A U.S. Holder will not be eligible for the dividends received deduction with
respect to such income or gain. In addition, any losses of the Issuer in a taxable year will not be available
to such U.S. Holder and may not be carried back or forward in computing the Issuer's ordinary earnings
and net capital gain in other taxable years. An amount included in an electing U.S. Holder's gross income
should be treated as income from sources outside the United States for U.S. foreign tax credit limitation
purposes. However, if U.S. Holders collectively own (directly or constructively) 50% or more (measured
by vote or value) of the Issuer Notes, such amount will be treated as income from sources within the
United States for such purposes to the extent that such amount is attributable to income of the Issuer
from sources within the United States. If applicable to a U.S. Holder of Issuer Notes, the rules pertaining
to a controlled foreign corporation, discussed below, generally override those pertaining to a PFIC with
respect to which a QEF election is in effect.

In certain cases in which a QEF does not distribute all of its earnings in a taxable year, U.S.
shareholders may also be permitted to elect to defer payment of some or all of the taxes on the QEF's
income subject to an interest charge on the deferred amount. As a result, the Issuer may have in any
given year substantial amounts of earnings for U.S. federal income tax purposes that are not distributed
on the Issuer Notes. Thus, absent an election to defer payment of taxes, U.S. Holders that make a QEF
election with respect to the Issuer may owe tax on significant "phantom" income.

Moreover, there is no direct authority dealing with the tax treatment of financial instruments like
the Credit Default Swap. The Issuer intends to treat the Credit Default Swap as a "notional principal
contract" for U.S. federal income tax purposes, in which case the Issuer's earnings for any period would
be determined by taking into account the Credit Default Swap payments to the Issuer attributable to that
period. In a statement in its preamble to recently proposed guidance regarding the tax accounting for
contingent nonperiodic payments under notional principal contracts, the U.S. Department of Treasury
indicated that certain persons, such as the Issuer, would be required under current law to take such
payments into account for income tax purposes over the life of the contract under a reasonable
amortization method. Although the application of this rule to the Credit Default Swap is not entirely clear,
the income of the Issuer may need to be determined by taking into account an adjustment for any such
contingent payments which the Issuer may be required to make under the Credit Default Swap. It is
possible, however, that a Credit Default Swap could be characterized for tax purposes as an option
written by the Issuer. Because payments received for writing an option are generally taken into account
only upon the termination of the transaction, characterizing the Credit Default Swap as an option may
concentrate the Issuer's positive earnings, as determined for U.S. federal income tax purposes, into one
or more taxable periods, which may result in the recognition of income in excess of any cash distributed
on the Issuer Notes by the Issuer. U.S. Holders of the Issuer Notes should consult their tax advisors
regarding the U.S. federal income tax consequences of holding any of the Issuer Notes.

The Issuer will provide, upon request, all information and documentation that a U.S. Holder
making a QEF election is required to obtain for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

A U.S. Holder of Issuer Notes (other than certain U.S. Holders that are subject to the rules
pertaining to a controlled foreign corporation with respect to the Issuer, described below) that does not
make a timely QEF election will be required to report any gain on disposition of any Issuer Notes as if it
were an excess distribution, rather than capital gain, and to compute the tax liability on such gain and any
excess distribution received with respect to the Issuer Notes as if such items had been earned ratably
over each day in the U.S. Holder's holding period (or a certain portion thereof) for the Issuer Notes. The
U.S. Holder will be subject to tax on such items at the highest ordinary income tax rate for each taxable
year, other than the current year of the U.S. Holder, in which the items were treated as having been
earned, regardless of the rate otherwise applicable to the U.S. Holder. Further, such U.S. Holder will also
be liable for an additional tax equal to interest on the tax liability attributable to income allocated to prior
years as if such liability had been due with respect to each such prior year. For purposes of these rules,
gifts, exchanges pursuant to corporate reorganizations and use of the Issuer Notes as security for a loan
may be treated as a taxable disposition of the Issuer Notes. Very generally, an "excess distribution" is the
amount by which distributions during a taxable year with respect to an Issuer Note exceed 125% of the
average amount of distributions in respect thereof during the three preceding taxable years (or, if shorter,

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the U.S. Holder's holding period for the Issuer Note). In addition, a stepped-up basis in the Issuer Note
upon the death of an individual U.S. Holder may not be available.

In many cases, application of the tax on gain on disposition and receipt of excess distributions
will be substantially more onerous than the treatment applicable if a timely QEF election is made.
ACCORDINGLY, U.S. HOLDERS OF ISSUER NOTES SHOULD CONSIDER CAREFULLY WHETHER
TO MAKE A QEF ELECTION WITH RESPECT TO THE ISSUER NOTES AND THE CONSEQUENCES
OF NOT MAKING SUCH AN ELECTION.

Furthermore, in order to avoid the application of the PFIC rules, each U.S. Holder of a Note
should consider making a qualified electing fund election on a "protective" basis (although such protective
election may not be respected by the IRS because current regulations do not specifically authorize that
particular protective election). Further, U.S. Holders of any Class of Notes that may be recharacterized
as equity in the Issuer should consult with their own tax advisors with respect to whether, if they owned
equity in the Issuer, they would be required to file information returns in accordance with sections 6038,
6038B, and 6046 of the Code (and, if so, whether they should file such returns on a protective basis).

Investment in a Controlled Foreign Corporation. The Issuer may be classified as a controlled

foreign corporation ("CFC"). In general, a foreign corporation will be classified as a CFC if more than
50% of the shares of the corporation, measured by reference to combined voting power or value, is
owned (actually or constructively) by "U.S. Shareholders". A U.S. Shareholder, for this purpose, is any
U.S. person that possesses (actually or constructively) 10% or more of the combined voting power
(generally the right to vote for directors of the corporation) of all classes of shares of a corporation.
Although Issuer Notes do not vote for directors of the Issuer, it is possible that the IRS would assert that
the Issuer Notes are de facto voting securities and that U.S. Holders possessing (actually or
constructively) 10% or more of the total stated amount of outstanding Issuer Notes are U.S.
Shareholders. If this argument were successful and Issuer Notes representing more than 50% of the
voting power or value of the Issuer's equity are owned (actually or constructively) by such U.S.
Shareholders, the Issuer would be treated as a CFC.

If the Issuer were treated as a CFC, a U.S. Shareholder of the Issuer would be treated, subject to
certain exceptions, as receiving a deemed dividend at the end of the taxable year of the Issuer in an
amount equal to that person's pro rata share of the subpart F income (as defined below) of the Issuer.
Such deemed dividend would be treated as income from sources within the United States for U.S. foreign
tax credit limitation purposes to the extent that it is attributable to income of the Issuer from sources within
the United States. Among other items, and subject to certain exceptions, subpart F income includes
dividends, interest, annuities, gains from the sale or exchange of shares and securities, certain gains from
commodities transactions, certain types of insurance income and income from certain transactions with
related parties. It is likely that, if the Issuer were to constitute a CFC, all or most of its income would be
subpart F income and, in general, if the Issuer's subpart F income exceeds 70% of its gross income, the
entire amount of the Issuer's income will be subpart F income. For purposes of calculating the income of
the Issuer, the deduction for interest paid to certain related parties may be deferred and ultimately denied.
Related parties generally include a person owning more than 50 percent of the aggregate value of all
Classes of Notes treated as equity of the Issuer (with special rules for partnerships) and any real estate
investment trust that treats the Issuer as a taxable REIT subsidiary. In addition, special rules apply to
determine the appropriate exchange rate to be used to translate such amounts treated as a dividend and
the amount of any foreign currency gain or loss with respect to distributions of previously taxed amounts
attributable to movements in exchange rates between the times of deemed and actual distributions. U.S.
Holders should consult their tax advisors regarding these special rules.

If the Issuer were treated as a CFC, a U.S. Shareholder of the Issuer which made a QEF election
with respect to the Issuer would be taxable on the subpart F income of the Issuer under rules described in
the preceding paragraph and not under the QEF rules previously described. As a result, to the extent
subpart F income of the Issuer includes net capital gains, such gains will be treated as ordinary income of
the U.S. Shareholder under the CFC rules, notwithstanding the fact that the character of such gains
generally would otherwise be reserved under the QEF rules.

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Shareholder therein, the Issuer would not be treated as a PFIC or a QEF with respect to such U.S. Holder
for the period during which the Issuer remained a CFC and such U.S. Holder remained a U.S.
Shareholder therein (the "qualified portion" of the U.S. Holder's holding period for the Issuer Notes). If the
qualified portion of such U.S. Holder's holding period for the Issuer Notes subsequently ceased (either
because the Issuer ceased to be a CFC or the U.S. Holder ceased to be a U.S. Shareholder), then solely
for purposes of the PFIC rules, such U.S. Holder's holding period for the Issuer Notes would be treated as
beginning on the first day following the end of such qualified portion, unless the U.S. Holder had owned
any of such Class of Issuer Notes for any period of time prior to such qualified portion and had not made
a QEF election with respect to the Issuer. In that case, the Issuer would again be treated as a PFIC
which is not a QEF with respect to such U.S. Holder and the beginning of such U.S. Holder's holding
period for the Issuer Notes would continue to be the date upon which such U.S. Holder acquired such
Issuer Notes, unless the U.S. Holder made an election to recognize gain with respect to such Issuer
Notes and a QEF election with respect to the Issuer.

Credit Default Swap, Basis Swap and Collateral Put Agreement. The IRS may argue that the
Issuer does not own the Collateral Securities because the Credit Default Swap, the Basis Swap and the
Collateral Put Agreement transfer the benefits and burdens of the ownership of the Collateral Securities
to Goldman Sachs. Under such characterization, the Issuer would hold an obligation of Goldman Sachs
to pay to the Issuer principal equal to the par value of the Collateral Securities and interest equal to the
excess, if any, of interest payments on the Notes and the interest received on the Collateral Securities.
Thus, under the PFIC or CFC rules discussed above, the timing of the income that that a U.S. Holder
reports may differ from the timing of such income if the Credit Default Swap, the Basis Swap and the
Collateral Put Agreement are respected. Alternatively, the IRS could argue that the Credit Default Swap,
the Basis Swap and the Collateral Put Agreement create a contingent payment debt obligation subject to
the non-contingent bond method. Under such characterization, the Issuer generally will have a basis in
the contingent debt obligation equal to the cost of such obligation to the Issuer (i) increased by OID
accrued with respect to such obligation (determined without regard to adjustments made to reflect the
differences between actual and projected payments), and (ii) reduced by the amount of any non-
contingent payments and the projected amount of any contingent payments previously made on such
obligation. Any gain recognized on the sale, exchange, redemption, retirement or other taxable
disposition of the obligation will be treated as ordinary interest income. Further, in such a case, any loss
will be treated as ordinary loss to the extent of prior interest inclusions with respect to the contingent debt
obligation, reduced by the total net negative adjustments that the Issuer has taken into account as
ordinary loss with respect to such obligation; any remaining loss will be a capital loss. Such
characterization would affect the timing and character of the income that that a U.S. Holder reports. U.S.
Holders of the Issuer Notes should consult their own tax advisors regarding the tax issues associated with
the Credit Default Swap, the Basis Swap and the Collateral Put Agreement.

Distributions on the Issuer Notes. The treatment of actual distributions of cash on each Class
of Issuer Notes, in very general terms, will vary depending on whether a U.S. Holder has made a timely
QEF election as described above. See "—Investment in a Passive Foreign Investment Company". If a
timely QEF election has been made, distributions should be allocated first to amounts previously taxed
pursuant to the QEF election (or pursuant to the CFC rules, if applicable) and to this extent will not be
taxable to U.S. Holders. Distributions in excess of amounts previously taxed pursuant to a QEF election
(or pursuant to the CFC rules, if applicable) will be taxable to U.S. Holders as ordinary income upon
receipt to the extent of any remaining amounts of untaxed current and accumulated earnings and profits
of the Issuer. Distributions in excess of any current and accumulated earnings and profits will be treated
first as a non-taxable reduction to the U.S. Holder's tax basis for such Issuer Notes to the extent thereof
and then as capital gain.

In the event that a U.S. Holder does not make a timely QEF election, then except to the extent
that distributions may be attributable to amounts previously taxed pursuant to the CFC rules, some or all
of any distributions with respect to the Issuer Notes may constitute excess distributions, taxable as
previously described. See "—Investment in a Passive Foreign Investment Company". In that event,

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except to the extent that distributions may be attributable to amounts previously taxed to the U.S. Holder
pursuant to the CFC rules or are treated as excess distributions, distributions on the Issuer Notes
generally would be treated as dividends to the extent paid out of the Issuer's current or accumulated
earnings and profits not allocated to any excess distributions, then as a non-taxable reduction to the U.S.
Holder's tax basis for the Issuer Notes to the extent thereof and then as capital gain. Dividends received
from a foreign corporation generally will be treated as income from sources outside the United States for
U.S. foreign tax credit limitation purposes. However, if U.S. Holders collectively own (directly or
constructively) 50% or more (measured by vote or value) of the Class of Issuer Notes, a percentage of
the dividend income equal to the proportion of the Issuer's earnings and profits from sources within the
United States generally will be treated as income from sources within the United States for such
purposes.

Distributions paid in Euro, Sterling, Canadian Dollars, Australian Dollars, New Zealand Dollars or
Yen, as applicable, will be translated into a U.S. Dollar amount based on the spot rate of exchange in
effect on the date of receipt whether or not the payment is converted into U.S. Dollars at that time. A U.S.
Holder will recognize exchange gain or loss with respect to distributions of previously taxed amounts
attributable to movements in exchange rates between the times of the deemed distributions and actual
distributions, and any such exchange gain or loss will be treated as ordinary income from the same
source as the associated income inclusion. The tax basis of the Euro, Sterling, Canadian Dollars,
Australian Dollars, New Zealand Dollars or Yen, as applicable, received by a U.S. Holder generally will
equal the U.S. Dollar value of the Euro, Sterling, Canadian Dollars, Australian Dollars, New Zealand
Dollars or Yen, as applicable, determined at the spot rate of exchange in effect on the date the Euro,
Sterling, Canadian Dollars, Australian Dollars, New Zealand Dollars or Yen, as applicable, are received,
regardless of whether the payment is converted into U.S. Dollars at that time. Any gain or loss
recognized on a subsequent conversion of the Euro, Sterling, Canadian Dollars, Australian Dollars, New
Zealand Dollars or Yen, as applicable, for U.S. Dollars, in an amount equal to the difference between the
U.S. Dollars received and the U.S. Holder's tax basis in the Euro, Sterling, Canadian Dollars, Australian
Dollars. New Zealand Dollars or Yen, as applicable, generally will be U.S. source ordinary income or loss.

Purchase or Disposition of the Issuer Notes. A U.S. Holder that purchases the Issuer Notes
with Euro, Sterling, Canadian Dollars, Australian Dollars, New Zealand Dollars or Yen, as applicable,
generally will recognize U.S. source ordinary income or loss in an amount equal to the difference (if any)
between the U.S. Dollar fair market value of the Euro, Sterling, Canadian Dollars, Australian Dollars, New
Zealand Dollars or Yen, as applicable, used to purchase the Issuer Notes determined at the spot rate of
exchange in effect on the date of purchase of the Issuer Notes and such U.S. Holder's tax basis in the
Euro, Sterling, Canadian Dollars, Australian Dollars, New Zealand Dollars or Yen, as applicable. In
general, a U.S. Holder of an Issuer Note will recognize a gain or loss upon the sale, exchange,
redemption, retirement or other taxable disposition of an Issuer Note equal to the difference between the
amount realized and such U.S. Holder's adjusted tax basis in the Issuer Note. Except as discussed
below (or if the applicable Class of Issuer Notes were characterized as a contingent debt instrument),
such gain or loss will be a capital gain or loss and will be a long-term capital gain or loss if the U.S. Holder
held such Class of Issuer Notes for more than one year at the time of the disposition. In certain
circumstances, U.S. Holders who are individuals may be entitled to preferential treatment for net long-
term capital gains; however, the ability of U.S. Holders to offset capital losses against ordinary income is
limited. Any gain or loss recognized by a U.S. Holder on the sale, exchange, redemption, retirement or
other taxable disposition of an Issuer Note (other than, in the case of a U.S. Holder treated as a "U.S.
Shareholder", any such gain characterized as a dividend, as discussed below) generally will be treated as
from sources within the United States.

Initially, a U.S. Holder's tax basis for an Issuer Note will equal the cost of such Issuer Note to
such U.S. Holder. The cost of an Issuer Note to a U.S. Holder will be the U.S. Dollar value of the Euro,
Sterling, Canadian Dollar, Australian Dollar, New Zealand Dollars or Yen purchase price, as applicable,
based on the spot rate of exchange in effect on the date of purchase. Such basis will be increased by
amounts taxable to such U.S. Holder by virtue of a QEF election, or by virtue of the CFC rules, as
applicable, and decreased by actual distributions from the Issuer that are deemed to consist of such

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previously taxed amounts or are treated as a non-taxable reduction to the U.S. Holder's tax basis for such
Issuer Note (as described above). If a U.S. Holder receives Euro, Sterling, Canadian Dollars, Australian
Dollars, New Zealand Dollars or Yen, as applicable, on the sale or other taxable disposition of an Issuer
Note, the amount realized in U.S. Dollars generally will be based on the spot rate of exchange in effect on
the date of the sale or other taxable disposition.

If a U.S. Holder does not make a timely QEF election as described above, any gain realized on
the sale, exchange, redemption, retirement or other taxable disposition of an Issuer Note (or any gain
deemed to accrue prior to the time a non-timely QEF election is made) will be taxed as ordinary income
and subject to an additional tax reflecting a deemed interest charge under the special tax rules described
above. See "—Investment in a Passive Foreign Investment Company".

Subject to a special exception applicable to individuals, if the Issuer were treated as a CFC and a
U.S. Holder were treated as a "U.S. Shareholder" therein, then any gain realized by such U.S. Holder
upon the disposition of Issuer Notes, other than gain constituting an excess distribution under the PFIC
rules, if applicable, would be treated as ordinary income to the extent of the U.S. Holder's share of the
current or accumulated earnings and profits of the Issuer. In this regard, earnings and profits would not
include any amounts previously taxed pursuant to a timely QEF election or pursuant to the CFC rules, as
applicable.

Transfer Reporting Requirements

A U.S. Holder of Issuer Notes that owns (actually or constructively) at least 10% by vote or value
of the Issuer (and each officer or director of the Issuer that is a U.S. citizen or resident) may be required
to file an information return on IRS Form 5471. A U.S. Holder of Issuer Notes generally is required to
provide additional information regarding the Issuer annually on IRS Form 5471 if it owns (actually or
constructively) more than 50% by vote or value of the Issuer. U.S. Holders should consult their own tax
advisors regarding whether they are required to file IRS Form 5471.

A U.S. Person that purchases the Issuer Notes for cash will be required to file a Form 926 or
similar form with the IRS if (i) such person owned, directly or by attribution, immediately after the transfer
at least 10% by voting power or value of the Issuer or (ii) if the transfer, when aggregated with all
transfers made by such person (or any related person) within the preceding 12 month period, exceeds
U.S.$100,000. In the event a U.S. Holder fails to file any such required form, the U.S. Holder could be
required to pay a penalty equal to 10% of the gross amount paid for such Issuer Notes subject to a
maximum penalty of U.S.$100,000, except in cases involving intentional disregard). U.S. Persons should
consult their tax advisors with respect to this or any other reporting requirement that may apply with
respect to their acquisition of the Issuer Notes.

Tax Return Disclosure and Investor List Requirements

Any person that files a U.S. federal income tax return or U.S. federal information return and
participates in a reportable transaction in a taxable year is required to disclose certain information on IRS
Form 8886 (or its successor form) attached to such person's U.S. tax return for such taxable year (and
also file a copy of such form with the IRS's Office of Tax Shelter Analysis) and to retain certain documents
related to the transaction. In addition, under these regulations, under certain circumstances, certain
organizers and sellers of a reportable transaction will be required to maintain lists of participants in the
transaction containing identifying information, retain certain documents related to the transaction, and
furnish those lists and documents to the IRS upon request. There are significant penalties for failure to
comply with these disclosure and list keeping requirements. The definition of reportable transaction is
highly technical. However, in very general terms, a transaction may be a "reportable transaction" if,
among other things, it is offered under conditions of confidentiality or it results in the claiming of a loss for
U.S. federal income tax purposes in excess of certain threshold amounts.

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 In this regard, in order to prevent the transactions described herein from being treated as offered
under conditions of confidentiality, the Issuer and the Holders and beneficial owners of the Notes (and
each of their respective employees, representatives or other agents) may disclose to any and all persons,
without limitation of any kind, the U.S. tax treatment and U.S. tax structure of the transactions described
herein and all materials of any kind (including opinions or other tax analyses) that are provided to them
relating to such U.S. tax treatment and U.S. tax structure. However, any such disclosure of the tax
treatment, tax structure and other tax-related materials shall not be made for the purpose of offering to
sell the Notes offered hereby or soliciting an offer to purchase any such Notes. For purposes of this
paragraph, the terms "tax treatment" and "tax structure" have the meaning given to such terms under
Treasury regulation section 1.6011-4(c) and applicable state or local tax law. In general, the tax
treatment of a transaction is the purported or claimed U.S. tax treatment of the transaction under
applicable U.S. federal, state or local tax law, and the tax structure of a transaction is any fact that may be
relevant to understanding the purported or claimed U.S. tax treatment of the transaction under applicable
U.S. federal, state or local tax laws.

In addition, under these Treasury regulations, if the Issuer participates in a reportable

transaction, a U.S. Holder of the Issuer Notes that is a "reporting shareholder" of the Issuer will be treated
as participating in the transaction and will be subject to the rules described above. Although most of the
Issuer's activities generally are unlikely to give rise to "reportable transactions", it is nonetheless possible
that the Issuer will participate in certain types of transactions that could be treated as reportable
transactions. A U.S. Holder of Issuer Notes will be treated as a reporting shareholder of the Issuer if (i)
such U.S. Holder owns 10% or more of the Issuer Notes and makes a QEF election with respect to the
Issuer or (ii) the Issuer is treated as a CFC and such U.S. Holder is a U.S. Shareholder (as defined
above) of the Issuer.

Prospective investors in the Notes should consult their own tax advisors concerning any possible
disclosure obligations with respect to their ownership or disposition of the Notes in light of their particular
circumstances.

Tax Treatment of Non-U.S. Holders of Notes

In general, payments on the Notes to a Holder that is not, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, a
U.S. Holder (a "non-U.S. Holder") and gain realized on the sale, exchange, redemption, retirement or
other taxable disposition of the Notes by a non-U.S. Holder, will not be subject to U.S. federal income or
withholding tax, unless (i) such income is effectively connected with a trade or business conducted by
such non-U.S. Holder in the United States, or (ii) in the case of gain, such non-U.S. Holder is a non-
resident alien individual who holds the Notes as a capital asset and is present in the United States for
more than 182 days in the taxable year of the sale, exchange, redemption, retirement or other taxable
disposition and certain other conditions are satisfied.

Information Reporting and Backup Withholding

Under certain circumstances, the Code requires "information reporting", and may require "backup
withholding" with respect to certain payments made on the Notes and the payment of the proceeds from
the disposition of the Notes. Backup withholding generally will not apply to corporations, tax-exempt
organizations, qualified pension and profit sharing trusts, and individual retirement accounts. Backup
withholding will apply to a U.S. Holder if the U.S. Holder fails to provide certain identifying information
(such as the U.S. Holder's taxpayer identification number) or otherwise comply with the applicable
requirements of the backup withholding rules. The application for exemption from backup withholding for
a U.S. Holder is available by providing a properly completed IRS Form W-9.

A non-U.S. Holder of the Notes generally will not be subject to these information reporting
requirements or backup withholding with respect to payments of interest or distributions on the Notes if
(1) it certifies to the Trustee or the Issuing and Paying Agent, as applicable, its status as a non-U.S.
Holder under penalties of perjury on the appropriate IRS Form W-8, and (2) in the case of a non-U.S.

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Holder that is a "nonwithholding foreign partnership", "foreign simple trust" or "foreign grantor trust" as
defined in the applicable Treasury regulations, the beneficial owners of such non-U.S. Holder also certify
to the Trustee or the Issuing and Paying Agent, as applicable, their status as non-U.S. Holders under
penalties of perjury on the appropriate IRS Form W-8.

The payments of the proceeds from the disposition of a Note by a non-U.S. Holder to or through
the U.S. office of a broker generally will not be subject to information reporting and backup withholding if
the non-U.S. Holder certifies its status as a non-U.S. Holder (and, if applicable, its beneficial owners also
certify their status as non-U.S. Holders) under penalties of perjury on the appropriate IRS Form W-8,
satisfies certain documentary evidence requirements for establishing that it is a non-U.S. Holder or
otherwise establishes an exemption. The payment of the proceeds from the disposition of a Note by a
non-U.S. Holder to or through a non-U.S. office of a non-U.S. broker will not be subject to backup
withholding or information reporting unless the non-U.S. broker has certain specific types of relationships
to the United States, in which case the treatment of such payment for such purposes will be as described
in the following sentence. The payment of proceeds from the disposition of a Note by a non-U.S. Holder
to or through a non-U.S. office of a U.S. broker or to or through a non-U.S. broker with certain specific
types of relationships to the United States generally will not be subject to backup withholding but will be
subject to information reporting unless the non-U.S. Holder certifies its status as a non-U.S. Holder (and,
if applicable, its beneficial owners also certify their status as non-U.S. Holders) under penalties of perjury
or the broker has certain documentary evidence in its files as to the non-U.S. Holder's foreign status and
the broker has no actual knowledge to the contrary.

Backup withholding is not an additional tax and may be refunded (or credited against the U.S.
Holder's or non-U.S. Holder's U.S. federal income tax liability, if any); provided that certain required
information is furnished to the IRS. The information reporting requirements may apply regardless of
whether withholding is required.

ERISA CONSIDERATIONS
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The advice below was not written and is not intended to be used and cannot be used by any
taxpayer for purposes of avoiding United States federal income tax penalties that may be imposed. The
advice is written to support the promotion or marketing of the transaction. Each taxpayer should seek
advice based on the taxpayer's particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor.

The foregoing disclaimer is provided to satisfy obligations under Circular 230 governing
standards of practice before the Internal Revenue Service.
_______________________________________

The United States Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended ("ERISA")
imposes certain requirements on "employee benefit plans" (as defined in and subject to Section 3(3) of
ERISA), including entities such as collective investment funds and separate accounts whose underlying
assets include the assets of such plans and on those persons who are fiduciaries with respect to such
plans. Investments by the plans are subject to ERISA's general fiduciary requirements, including the
requirement of investment prudence and diversification and the requirement that a plan's investments be
made in accordance with the documents governing the plan. The prudence of a particular investment
must be determined by the responsible fiduciary of a plan by taking into account the plan's particular
circumstances and all of the facts and circumstances of the investment including, but not limited to, the
matters discussed above under "Risk Factors" and the fact that in the future there may be no market in
which such fiduciary will be able to sell or otherwise dispose of the Notes.

Section 406 of ERISA and Section 4975 of the Code prohibit certain transactions involving the
assets of plans and arrangements subject to ERISA (as well as those plans that are not subject to ERISA
but which are subject to Section 4975 of the Code, such as individual retirement accounts (the "Plans"))

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and certain persons (referred to as "parties in interest" or "disqualified persons") having certain
relationships to such Plans, unless a statutory or administrative exemption is applicable to the
transaction. A party in interest or disqualified person who engages in a prohibited transaction may be
subject to excise taxes and other penalties and liabilities under ERISA and Section 4975 of the Code.

The U.S. Department of Labor has promulgated regulations, 29 C.F.R. Section 2510.3-101 (the
"Plan Asset Regulations"), describing what constitutes the assets of a Plan with respect to the Plan's
investment in an entity for purposes of certain provisions of ERISA and Section 4975 of the Code,
including the fiduciary responsibility provisions of Title I of ERISA and Section 4975 of the Code. Under
the Plan Asset Regulations, if a Plan invests in an "equity interest" of an entity that is neither a "publicly
offered security" nor a security issued by an investment company registered under the Investment
Company Act, the Plan's assets include both the equity interest and an undivided interest in each of the
entity's underlying assets, unless it is established that the entity is an "operating company" or, as further
discussed below, that equity participation in the entity by "benefit plan investors" is not "significant."

Prohibited transactions within the meaning of Section 406 of ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code
may arise if the Notes are acquired with the assets of a Plan with respect to which the Issuer, the Initial
Purchaser, the Trustee, the Issuing and Paying Agent, any seller of Collateral Securities to the Issuer, the
Protection Buyer, the Basis Swap Counterparty, the Collateral Put Provider or any of their respective
Affiliates, is a party in interest or a disqualified person. Certain exemptions from the prohibited
transaction provisions of Section 406 of ERISA and Section 4975 of the Code may be applicable,
however, depending in part on the type of Plan fiduciary making the decision to acquire a Note and the
circumstances under which such decision is made. Included among these exemptions are Prohibited
Transaction Class Exemption ("PTCE") 91-38 (relating to investments by bank collective investment
funds), PTCE 84-14 (relating to transactions effected by a "qualified professional asset manager"), PTCE
90-1 (relating to investments by insurance company pooled separate accounts), PTCE 95-60 (relating to
investments by insurance company general accounts), and PTCE 96-23 (relating to transactions effected
by in-house asset managers), ("Investor-Based Exemptions"). There is also a statutory exemption that
may be available under Section 408(b)(17) of ERISA and Section 4975(d)(20) of the Code to a party in
interest that is a service provider to a Plan investing in the Securities for adequate consideration, provided
such service provider is not (i) the fiduciary with respect to the Plan's assets used to acquire the
Securities or an affiliate of such fiduciary or (ii) an affiliate of the employer sponsoring the Plan (the
"Service Provider Exemption"). Adequate consideration means fair market value as determined in good
faith by the Plan fiduciary pursuant to regulations to be promulgated by the U.S. Department of Labor.
There can be no assurance that any of these Investor-Based Exemptions or the Service Provider
Exemption or any other administrative or statutory exemption will be available with respect to any
particular transaction involving the Notes.

Governmental plans and certain church plans, while not subject to the fiduciary responsibility
provisions of ERISA or the provisions of Section 4975 of the Code, may nevertheless be subject to state,
local or other federal laws that are substantially similar to the foregoing provisions of ERISA and the
Code. Fiduciaries of any such plans should consult with their counsel before purchasing any Notes.

Any insurance company proposing to invest assets of its general account in the Notes should
consider the extent to which such investment would be subject to the requirements of Title I of ERISA and
Section 4975 of the Code in light of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in John Hancock Mutual Life
Insurance Co. v. Harris Trust and Savings Bank, 510 U.S. 86 (1993), and the enactment of
Section 401(c) of ERISA on August 20, 1996. In particular, such an insurance company should consider
(i) the exemptive relief granted by the U.S. Department of Labor for transactions involving insurance
company general accounts in PTCE 95-60 and (ii) if such exemptive relief is not available, whether its
purchase of the Notes will be permissible under the final regulations issued under Section 401(c) of
ERISA. The final regulations provide guidance on which assets held by an insurance company constitute
"plan assets" for purposes of the fiduciary responsibility provisions of ERISA and Section 4975 of the
Code. The regulations do not exempt the assets of insurance company general accounts from treatment

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as "plan assets" to the extent they support certain participating annuities issued to Plans after December
31, 1998.

The Co-Issued Notes

The Plan Asset Regulations define an "equity interest" as any interest in an entity other than an
instrument that is treated as indebtedness under applicable local law and which has no substantial equity
features. As noted above in Income Tax Considerations, it is the opinion of tax counsel to the Issuer that
the Co-Issued Notes will be treated as debt for U.S. income tax purposes. Although there is little
guidance on the subject, at the time of their issuance, the Co-Issued Notes should be treated as
indebtedness without substantial equity features for purposes of the Plan Asset Regulations. This
determination is based in part upon (i) tax counsel's opinion that the Co-Issued Notes will be classified as
debt for U.S. federal income tax purposes when issued and (ii) the traditional debt features of the Co-
Issued Notes, including the reasonable expectation of purchasers of the Co-Issued Notes that they will be
repaid when due, as well as the absence of conversion rights, warrants and other typical equity features.
Based upon the foregoing and other considerations, subject to the considerations described below, the
Co-Issued Notes may be purchased by a Plan. Nevertheless, without regard to whether the Co-Issued
Notes are considered equity interests, prohibited transactions within the meaning of Section 406 of
ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code may arise if the Co-Issued Notes are acquired with the assets of a
Plan with respect to which the Issuer, the Initial Purchaser or the Trustee and the Issuing and Paying
Agent or in certain circumstances, any of their respective affiliates, is a party in interest or a disqualified
person. The Investor-Based Exemptions or the Service Provider Exemption may be available to cover
such prohibited transactions.

By its purchase of any Co-Issued Notes, each purchaser and subsequent transferee thereof will
be deemed to have represented and warranted, at the time of its acquisition and throughout the period it
holds such Co-Issued Note, either that (a) it is neither a Plan nor any entity whose underlying assets
include "plan assets" (within the meaning of the Plan Asset Regulations) by reason of such Plan's
investment in the entity, nor a governmental, church, non-U.S. or other plan which is subject to any
federal, state, local or non-U.S. law that is substantially similar to the provisions of Section 406 of ERISA
or Section 4975 of the Code or (b) its purchase, holding and disposition of a Co-Issued Note will not
constitute or result in a non-exempt prohibited transaction under Section 406 of ERISA or Section 4975 of
the Code (or, in the case of a governmental, church, non-U.S. or other plan, a non-exempt violation under
any substantially similar law).

The Issuer Notes

Equity participation in the Issuer of the Notes by "benefit plan investors" is "significant" and will
cause the assets of the Issuer to be deemed the assets of an investing Plan (in the absence of another
applicable Plan Asset Regulations exception) if 25% or more of the value of any Class of equity interest in
the Issuer is held by "benefit plan investors". Recently, Section 3(42) of ERISA, as enacted under the
Pension Protection Act of 2006, effectively amended, by statute, the definition of "benefit plan investors"
in the Plan Asset Regulations. Employee benefit plans that are not subject to Title I of ERISA and plans
that are not subject to Section 4975 of the Code, such as U.S. governmental and church plans or non-
U.S. plans, are no longer considered "benefit plan investors." Accordingly, only employee benefit plans
subject to Title I of ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code or an entity whose underlying assets include plan
assets by reason of such plan's investment in the entity are considered in determining whether
investment by "benefit plan investors" represents 25% or more of any class of equity of the Issuer.
Therefore, the term "benefit plan investor" includes (a) an employee benefit plan (as defined in Section
3(3) of ERISA) that is subject to the fiduciary responsibility provisions of ERISA, (b) a plan as defined in
Section 4975(e)(1) of the Code that is subject to Section 4975 of the Code, (c) any entity whose
underlying assets include "plan assets" by reason of any such employee benefit plan's or plan's
investment in the entity or (d) as such term is otherwise defined in any regulations promulgated by the
U.S. Department of Labor under Section 3(42) of ERISA (collectively, "ERISA Plans").

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 The Issuer Notes would likely be considered to have substantial equity features under the Plan
Asset Regulations. In order to not exceed the 25 percent. limit referred to above, no ERISA Plans shall
be permitted to acquire the Issuer Notes in the initial offering or thereafter. Therefore, the fiduciary
responsibility and prohibited transaction provisions of ERISA and Section 4975 of the Code should not be
applicable to the Issuer. An unlimited number of other types of employee benefit plans, such as
governmental or non-U.S. plans may invest in the Issuer Notes as their investment is disregarded for
these purposes.

BY ITS PURCHASE OR HOLDING OF AN ISSUER NOTE, OR ANY INTEREST THEREIN, THE

PURCHASER AND/OR HOLDER THEREOF AND EACH TRANSFEREE WILL BE DEEMED TO HAVE
REPRESENTED AND WARRANTED THAT, AT THE TIME OF ITS ACQUISITION, AND THROUGHOUT
THE PERIOD THAT IT HOLDS SUCH NOTE OR INTEREST THEREIN, THAT (1) IT IS NOT AN ERISA
PLAN; AND IF AFTER ITS INITIAL ACQUISITION OF AN ISSUER NOTE OR ANY INTEREST
THEREIN, THE INVESTOR DETERMINES, OR IT IS DETERMINED BY ANOTHER PARTY, THAT
SUCH INVESTOR IS AN ERISA PLAN, THE INVESTOR WILL DISPOSE OF ALL OF ITS ISSUER
NOTES IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH THE RESTRICTIONS SET FORTH IN THE INDENTURE,
AND (2) IF IT IS A GOVERNMENTAL, CHURCH, NON-U.S. OR OTHER PLAN THAT IS SUBJECT TO
ANY FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL OR NON-U.S. LAW THAT IS SUBSTANTIALLY SIMILAR TO THE
PROVISIONS OF TITLE I OF ERISA OR SECTION 4975 OF THE CODE, ITS PURCHASE, HOLDING
AND DISPOSITION OF THE ISSUER NOTES WILL NOT CAUSE A NON-EXEMPT VIOLATION OF ANY
U.S. FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL LAW OR ANY NON-U.S. LAW THAT IS SUBSTANTIALLY SIMILAR
TO TITLE I OF ERISA OR SECTION 4975 OF THE CODE AS A RESULT OF THE TRANSACTIONS
CONTEMPLATED HEREIN AND (3) IT WILL NOT SELL OR OTHERWISE TRANSFER ANY SUCH
NOTE OR INTEREST THEREIN TO ANY PERSON WHO IS UNABLE TO SATISFY THE SAME
FOREGOING REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES.

There can be no assurance that, despite the transfer restrictions relating to purchases by ERISA
Plans, ERISA Plans will not in actuality own 25% or more of such value.

If for any reason the assets of the Issuer are deemed to be "plan assets" of an ERISA Plan
because one or more ERISA Plans is an owner of Issuer Notes (or of a Note characterized as an "equity
interest" in the Issuer), certain transactions that the Issuer might enter into, or may have entered into, in
the ordinary course of its business might constitute non-exempt "prohibited transactions" under Section
406 of ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code and might have to be rescinded at significant cost to the
Issuer. The Issuer may be prevented from engaging in certain investments (as not being deemed
consistent with the ERISA prudent investment standards) or engaging in certain transactions or fee
arrangements because they might be deemed to cause non-exempt prohibited transactions. It also is not
clear that Section 403(a) of ERISA, which generally requires that all of the assets of a plan or
arrangement subject to ERISA be held in trust and limits delegation of investment management
responsibilities by fiduciaries of such plans or arrangements, would be satisfied. In addition, it is unclear
whether Section 404(b) of ERISA, which generally provides that no fiduciary may maintain the indicia of
ownership of any assets of a plan outside the jurisdiction of the district courts of the United States, would
be satisfied or any of the exceptions to the requirement set forth in 29 C.F.R. Section 2550.404b-1 would
be available.

Any fiduciary of a benefit plan investor or other person who proposes to use assets of any benefit
plan investor to purchase any Notes should consult with its counsel regarding the applicability of the
fiduciary responsibility and prohibited transaction provisions of ERISA and Section 4975 of the Code to
such an investment, and to confirm that such investment will not constitute or result in a non-exempt
prohibited transaction or any other violation of an applicable requirement of ERISA.

The sale of any Note to a benefit plan investor, or to a person using assets of any benefit plan
investor to effect its purchase of any Note, is in no respect a representation by the Issuer or the Initial
Purchaser that such an investment meets all relevant legal requirements with respect to investments by

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benefit plan investors generally or any particular benefit plan investor, or that such an investment is
appropriate for benefit plan investors generally or any particular benefit plan investor.

SETTLEMENT AND CLEARING

Global Notes

Upon the issuance of the Global Notes denominated in Dollars, DTC or its custodian will credit,
on its internal system, the respective aggregate original principal amount of the individual beneficial
interests represented by such Global Notes to the accounts of persons who have accounts with DTC.
Upon the issuance of the Global Notes denominated in Approved Currencies other than Dollars,
Euroclear or its nominee will credit, on their internal system, the respective aggregate original principal
amount of the individual beneficial interests represented by such Global Notes to the accounts of persons
who have accounts with Euroclear. Such accounts initially will be designated by or on behalf of the Initial
Purchaser. Ownership of beneficial interests in Global Notes denominated in Dollars will be limited to
persons who have accounts with DTC or Euroclear, as the case may be, ("participants") or persons who
hold interests through participants. Ownership of beneficial interests in a Global Note will be shown on,
and the transfer of that ownership will be effected only through, records maintained by DTC or Euroclear,
as the case may be, or their nominee (with respect to interests of participants) and the records of
participants (with respect to interests of persons other than participants).

With respect to Notes denominated in Dollars, so long as DTC, or its nominee, is the registered
owner or Holder of the Global Notes, DTC or such nominee, as the case may be, will be considered the
sole owner or Holder of each Class of the Notes represented by such Global Notes for all purposes under
the Indenture and the Issuing and Paying Agency Agreement, as applicable, and such Notes. With
respect to Notes denominated in Approved Currencies other than Dollars, so long as the Common
Depository, or a nominee thereof, is the registered owner or Holder of the Global Notes, the Common
Depository or its nominee, as the case may be, will be considered the sole owner or Holder of each Class
of the Notes represented by such Global Notes for all purposes under the Indenture and the Issuing and
Paying Agency Agreement, as applicable, and such Notes. Unless (a) DTC notifies the Issuers that it is
unwilling or unable to continue as depositary for a global note or ceases to be a "Clearing Agency"
registered pursuant to the provisions of Section 17A of the Exchange Act, or (b) Euroclear notifies the
Issuers that it is unwilling or unable to continue as depositary for a global note or ceases to be a Clearing
Agency, owners of the beneficial interests in the Global Notes will not be entitled to have any portion of
such Global Notes registered in their names, will not receive or be entitled to receive physical delivery of
Notes in certificated form and will not be considered to be the owners or Holders of any Notes under the
Indenture or the Issuing and Paying Agency Agreement, as applicable. The owner of a beneficial interest
in a Global Note will also be entitled to receive a certificated Note in exchange for such interest if an
Event of Default has occurred and is continuing. In addition, no beneficial owner of an interest in the
Global Notes will be able to transfer that interest except in accordance with DTC's applicable procedures
(in addition to those under the Indenture referred to herein and, if applicable, those of Euroclear and
Clearstream).

Investors may hold their interests in Regulation S Global Notes directly through Clearstream or
Euroclear, if they are participants in these systems, or indirectly through organizations that are
participants in these systems. With respect to Notes denominated in Dollars, Clearstream and Euroclear
will hold interests in the Regulation S Global Notes on behalf of their participants through their respective
depositaries, which in turn will hold the interests in the Regulation S Global Notes in customers' securities
accounts in the depositaries' names on the books of DTC. Investors may hold their interests in a Rule
144A Global Note directly through DTC if they are participants in the system, or indirectly through
organizations that are participants in the system.

With respect to Notes denominated in Dollars, payments of the principal of and interest or
distributions on such Global Notes will be made to DTC or its nominee, as the registered owner thereof.

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With respect to Notes denominated in an Approved Currency other than Dollars, payments of the
principal of and interest or distributions on such Global Notes will be made to the Common Depository, as
the registered owner thereof. None of the Issuers, the Trustee nor any paying agent will have any
responsibility or liability for any aspect of the records relating to or payments or distributions made on
account of beneficial ownership interests in the Global Notes or for any notice permitted or required to be
given to Holders of Notes or any consent given or actions taken by DTC or Euroclear, as applicable, as
Holder of Notes. The Issuers expect that DTC or Euroclear or their nominee, as the case may be, upon
receipt of any payment of principal, interest or distributions, as the case may be, in respect of a Global
Note representing any Notes held by it or its nominee, will immediately credit participants' accounts, in the
currency in which the Note is denominated, with payments in amounts proportionate to their respective
interests in the principal amount of such Note in global form as shown on the records of DTC or
Euroclear, as the case may be, or a nominee thereof. The Issuers also expect that payments by
participants to owners of interests in such Global Note held through such participants will be governed by
standing instructions and customary practices, as is now the case with securities held for the accounts of
customers registered in the names of nominees for such customers. Such payments will be the
responsibility of such participants. Payments of the principal of and interest or distributions on the
Regulation S Global Notes denominated in Dollars will be made to Clearstream or Euroclear, as
applicable, as indirect participants in DTC, in accordance with their respective rules and operating
procedures. Payments of the principal of and interest or distributions on the Regulation S Global Notes
denominated in Approved Currencies other than Dollars will be made directly to the nominee of
Clearstream or Euroclear, as applicable, in accordance with their respective rules and operating
procedures.

Transfers between participants of the same Clearing Agency will be effected in the ordinary way
in accordance with such Clearing Agency's rules and will be settled in same-day funds. The laws of some
jurisdictions require that certain persons take physical delivery of securities in definitive form.
Consequently, the ability to transfer beneficial interests in Global Notes to these persons may be limited.
Because the Clearing Agencies can only act on behalf of participants, who in turn act on behalf of indirect
participants and certain banks, the ability of a person having a beneficial interest in Global Notes to
pledge its interest to persons or entities that do not participate in the DTC or Euroclear system, or
otherwise take actions in respect of its interest, may be affected by the lack of a physical certificate of the
interest. Transfers between participants or account holders in Euroclear and Clearstream will be effected
in the ordinary way in accordance with their respective rules and operating procedures.

With respect to Notes denominated in Dollars, subject to compliance with the transfer restrictions
applicable to the Notes described above, cross-market transfers between DTC participants, on the one
hand, and, directly or indirectly through Euroclear or Clearstream account holders, on the other, will be
effected in DTC in accordance with DTC's rules on behalf of Euroclear or Clearstream, as the case may
be, by its respective depositary; however, these cross-market transactions will require delivery of
instructions to Euroclear or Clearstream, as the case may be, by the counterparty in the system in
accordance with its rules and procedures and within its established deadlines (Brussels time). Euroclear
or Clearstream, as the case may be, will, if the transaction meets its settlement requirements, deliver
instructions to its respective depositary to take action to effect final settlement on its behalf by delivering
or receiving interests in a Regulation S Global Note in DTC, and making or receiving payment in
accordance with normal procedures for a same-day funds settlement applicable to DTC. Clearstream
and Euroclear account holders may not deliver instructions directly to the depositaries for Clearstream or
Euroclear. Notes denominated in Approved Currencies other than Dollars may only be transferred
through nominees of Euroclear and Clearstream and may not be transferred through DTC.

Because of time zone differences, the securities account of a Euroclear or Clearstream

participant purchasing an interest in a Global Note from a DTC participant will be credited during the
securities settlement processing day (which must be a Business Day for Euroclear or Clearstream, as the
case may be) immediately following the DTC settlement date and the credit of any transactions in
interests in a Global Note settled during the processing day will be reported to the relevant Euroclear or

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Clearstream participant on that day. Cash received in Euroclear or Clearstream as a result of sales of
interests in a Global Note by or through a Euroclear or Clearstream participant to a DTC participant will be
received with value on the DTC settlement date but will be available in the relevant Euroclear or
Clearstream cash account only as of the Business Day following settlement in DTC.

DTC has advised the Issuers that it will take any action permitted to be taken by a Holder of the
Notes (including the presentation of the applicable Notes for exchange as described below) only at the
direction of one or more participants to whose account with DTC interests in a Global Note are credited
and only in respect of that portion or number of the aggregate principal amount of the Notes as to which
the participant or participants has or have given direction.

The giving of notices and other communications by any Clearing Agency to participants, by
participants to persons who hold accounts with them and by such persons to Holders of beneficial
interests in a Global Note will be governed by arrangements between them, subject to any statutory or
regulatory requirements as may exist from time to time.

DTC has advised the Issuers as follows: DTC is a limited purpose trust company principally
located under the laws of the State of New York, a member of the Federal Reserve System, a "clearing
corporation" within the meaning of the Uniform Commercial Code and a "Clearing Agency" registered
pursuant to the provisions of Section 17A of the Exchange Act. DTC was created to hold securities for its
participants and facilitate the clearance and settlement of securities transactions between participants
through electronic book-entry changes in accounts of its participants, thereby eliminating the need for
physical movement of certificates. Participants include securities brokers and dealers, banks, trust
companies and clearing corporations and may include certain other organizations. Indirect access to the
DTC system is available to others such as banks, brokers, dealers and trust companies that clear through
or maintain a custodial relationship with a participant, either directly or indirectly ("indirect participants").

Euroclear and Clearstream each hold securities for their customers and facilitate the clearance
and settlement of securities transactions through electronic book-entry transfer between their respective
accountholders. Indirect access to Euroclear and Clearstream is available to other institutions that clear
through or maintain a custodial relationship with an accountholder of either system. Euroclear and
Clearstream provide various services including safekeeping, administration, clearance and settlement of
internationally-traded securities and securities lending and borrowing. Euroclear and Clearstream also
deal with domestic securities markets in several countries through established depository and custodial
relationships. Euroclear and Clearstream have established an electronic bridge between their two
systems across which their respective customers may settle trades with each other. Their customers are
worldwide financial institutions including underwriters, securities brokers and dealers, banks, trust
companies and clearing corporations. Investors may hold their interests in a Regulation S Global Note
directly through Euroclear or Clearstream if they are accountholders therein ("direct participants") or as
indirect participants through organizations that are direct or indirect accountholders in direct participants.

Although the Clearing Agencies have agreed to the foregoing procedures in order to facilitate
transfers of interests in Global Notes among participants of the Clearing Agencies, they are under no
obligation to perform or continue to perform these procedures, and the procedures may be discontinued
at any time. Neither the Issuers, the Trustee nor the Issuing and Paying Agent will have any
responsibility for the performance by the Clearing Agencies or their respective participants or indirect
participants of their respective obligations under the rules and procedures governing their operations.

Each Regulation S Global Note denominated in an Approved Currency other than Dollars will
have an ISIN and a Common Code and will be registered in the name of ABN AMRO GSTS NOMINEES
LIMITED as nominee for ABN AMRO Bank N.V. (London Branch) as common depository for Clearstream
and Euroclear, and deposited with the Common Depository.

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 Each Global Note denominated in Dollars will have a CUSIP number and will be registered in the
name of Cede & Co. as nominee of, and deposited with LaSalle Bank National Association, as custodian
(the "DTC Custodian") for, DTC. The DTC Custodian and DTC will electronically record the principal
amount of the Notes held within the DTC system.

Individual Definitive Securities

If (i)(a) DTC or any successor to DTC advises the Issuer in writing that it is at any time unwilling
or unable to continue as a depositary for the reasons described in "—Global Notes" and a successor
depositary is not appointed by the Issuer within 90 days or (b) Euroclear or its nominee or any successor
to Euroclear or its nominee advises the Issuer in writing that it is at any time unwilling or unable to
continue as a depositary for the reasons described in "—Global Notes" and a successor depositary is not
appointed by the Issuer within 90 days, (ii) as a result of any amendment to or change in the laws or
regulations of the Cayman Islands or of any authority therein or thereof having power to tax or in the
interpretation or administration of such laws or regulations which become effective on or after the Closing
Date, the Issuer or the paying agent is or will be required to make any deduction or withholding from any
payment in respect of the Notes which would not be required if the Notes were in definitive form or (iii)
upon the written request of any beneficial owner of an interest in a Global Note following the occurrence
of an Event of Default, the Issuer will issue individual definitive Notes in registered form in exchange for
the Global Notes. Upon receipt of such notice from any Clearing Agency, the Issuer will use its best
efforts to make arrangements with such Clearing Agency for the exchange of interests in the Global
Notes for individual definitive Notes and cause the requested individual definitive Notes to be executed
and delivered to the Note Registrar or Issuer Note Registrar, as applicable, in sufficient quantities and
authenticated by or on behalf of the Trustee or the Issuing and Paying Agent, as applicable, for delivery to
Holders of the Notes. Persons exchanging interests in a Global Note for individual definitive Notes will be
required to provide to the Trustee or the Issuing and Paying Agent, as applicable, through DTC,
Clearstream or Euroclear, (i) written instructions and other information required by the Issuer and the
Trustee or the Issuing and Paying Agent, as applicable, to complete, execute and deliver such individual
definitive Notes, (ii) in the case of an exchange of an interest in a Rule 144A Global Note, such
certification as to "Qualified Institutional Buyer" status, and that such Holder is a Qualified Purchaser, as
the Issuer shall require and (iii) in the case of an exchange of an interest in a Regulation S Global Note,
such certification as the Issuer shall require as to non-U.S. Person status. In all cases, individual
definitive Notes delivered in exchange for any Note in global form or beneficial interests therein will be
registered in the names, and issued in denominations in compliance with the minimum denominations
specified for the applicable Notes in global form, requested by the applicable Clearing Agency.

Individual definitive Notes will bear, and be subject to, such legend as the Issuer requires in order
to assure compliance with any applicable law. Individual definitive Notes will be transferable subject to
the minimum denomination applicable to such Notes, in whole or in part, and exchangeable for individual
definitive Notes of the same kind at the office of the Trustee or the Issuing and Paying Agent, as
applicable, or the office of any transfer agent, upon compliance with the requirements set forth in the
Indenture. Individual definitive Notes may be transferred through any transfer agent, upon the delivery
and duly completed assignment of such Notes. Upon a partial transfer of any Notes represented by the
applicable definitive notes therefor, the Trustee or the Issuing and Paying Agent, as applicable, will issue
in exchange therefor to the transferee one or more individual definitive Notes representing the amount
being so transferred and will issue to the transferor one or more individual definitive Notes representing
the remaining amount not being transferred. No service charge will be imposed for any registration of
transfer or exchange, but payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax or other governmental charge may
be required. The Holder of a restricted individual definitive Note may transfer such Note, subject to
compliance with the provisions of the legend thereon. Upon the transfer, exchange or replacement of
Notes bearing the legend, or upon specific request for removal of the legend on a Note, the Issuer will
deliver only Notes that bear such legend, or will refuse to remove such legend, as the case may be,
unless there is delivered to the Issuer such satisfactory evidence, which may include an opinion of
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transfer set forth therein are required to ensure compliance with the provisions of the Securities Act and
the Investment Company Act. Payments of principal and interest on individual definitive Notes shall be
payable by wire transfer in immediately available funds to an account maintained by the Holder thereof or
its nominee or, if appropriate instructions are not received at least fifteen days prior to the relevant
Payment Date, by check drawn on a bank and sent by mail to the Registered holder thereof or, for so
long as any of the Notes are listed on any stock exchange and the rules of such stock exchange shall so
require, at the office of the listing, paying and transfer agent.

TRANSFER RESTRICTIONS

Because of the following restrictions, purchasers are advised to consult legal counsel prior to
making any offer, resale, pledge or transfer of the Notes. Any purchase or transfer of the Notes will be
subject to the minimum denomination set forth in "Summary—Notes".

Rule 144A Global Notes

Each purchaser of a beneficial interest in a Rule 144A Global Note will be deemed to have
represented and agreed with the Issuer as follows:

(i) (A) The purchaser is a Qualified Institutional Buyer and a Qualified Purchaser, (B) the
purchaser is purchasing the Notes for its own account or the account of another Qualified Purchaser that
is also a Qualified Institutional Buyer as to which the purchaser exercises sole investment discretion, (C)
the purchaser and any such account is acquiring the Notes as principal for its own account for investment
and not for sale in connection with any distribution thereof, (D) the purchaser and any such account was
not formed solely for the purpose of investing in the Notes (except when each beneficial owner of the
purchaser or any such account is a Qualified Purchaser), (E) to the extent the purchaser (or any account
for which it is purchasing the Notes) is a private investment company formed on or before April 30, 1996,
the purchaser and each such account has received the necessary consent from its beneficial owners, (F)
neither the purchaser nor any such account is a pension, profit sharing or other retirement trust fund or
plan in which the partners, beneficiaries or participants, as applicable, may designate the particular
investments to be made, (G) the purchaser agrees that it and each such account shall not hold such
Notes for the benefit of any other Person and shall be the sole beneficial owner thereof for all purposes
and that it shall not sell participation interests in the Notes or enter into any other arrangement pursuant
to which any other Person shall be entitled to a beneficial interest in the distributions on the Notes, (H) the
Notes purchased directly or indirectly by the purchaser or any account for which it is purchasing the Notes
constitute an investment of no more than 40% of the purchaser's and each such account's assets (except
when each beneficial owner of the purchaser and each such account is a Qualified Purchaser), (I) the
purchaser and each such account is purchasing the Notes in a principal amount of not less than the
minimum denomination requirement for the purchaser and each such account, (J) the purchaser will
provide notice of the transfer restrictions set forth in the Indenture (including the exhibits thereto) to any
transferee of its Notes, (K) the purchaser understands and agrees that the Issuer may receive a list of
participants in the Notes from one or more book-entry depositories and (L) the purchaser understands
and agrees that any purported transfer of the Notes to a purchaser that does not comply with the
requirements of this paragraph (i) shall be null and void ab initio.

(ii) If any U.S. Person that is not both a Qualified Institutional Buyer and a Qualified
Purchaser at the time it acquires an interest in a Note shall become the beneficial owner of any Note,
(any such Person, a "Non-Permitted Holder"), the Trustee or the Issuing and Paying Agent, as
applicable, shall, promptly after discovery that such Person is a Non-Permitted Holder by the Issuer, the
Co-Issuer, the Trustee or the Issuing and Paying Agent, as applicable (and notice by the Trustee, the
Issuing and Paying Agent or the Co-Issuer to the Issuer, if any of them makes the discovery), send notice
to such Non-Permitted Holder demanding that such Non-Permitted Holder transfer its interest to a Person
that is not a Non-Permitted Holder within 14 days of the date of such notice. If such Non-Permitted
Holder fails to transfer its Notes, the Issuer shall have the right, without further notice to the Non-

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Permitted Holder, to sell such Notes or interest in Notes to a purchaser selected by the Issuer that is not a
Non-Permitted Holder on such terms as the Issuer may choose. The Issuer, or the Trustee or the Issuing
and Paying Agent, as applicable, acting on behalf of the Issuer, may select the purchaser by soliciting
one or more bids from one or more brokers or other market professionals that regularly deal in securities
similar to the Notes, and selling such Notes to the highest such bidder. However, the Issuer or the
Trustee or the Issuing and Paying Agent, as applicable, may select a purchaser by any other means
determined by it in its sole discretion and the Trustee or the Issuing and Paying Agent, as applicable,
may, at the expense of the Issuer, engage an independent investment bank to assist in such sale. The
Holder of each Note, the Non-Permitted Holder and each other Person in the chain of title from the Holder
to the Non-Permitted Holder, by its acceptance of an interest in the Notes, agrees to cooperate with the
Issuer and the Trustee or the Issuing and Paying Agent, as applicable, to effect such transfers. The
proceeds of such sale, net of any commissions, expenses and taxes due in connection with such sale
shall be remitted to the Non-Permitted Holder. The terms and conditions of any sale under this paragraph
shall be determined in the sole discretion of the Issuer, and neither the Issuer nor the Trustee or Issuing
and Paying Agent, as applicable, shall be liable to any Person having an interest in the Notes sold as a
result of any such sale or the exercise of such discretion.

If (1) an ERISA Plan or (2) a governmental, church, non-U.S. or other plan that is subject to any
federal, state, local or non-U.S. law that is substantially similar to the provisions of Title I of ERISA or
Section 4975 of the Code whose purchase, holding or disposition of an Issuer Note or any beneficial
interest therein will result in a non-exempt violation of any federal, state, local or non-U.S. law
substantially similar to Section 406 of ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code (any such person described in
clause (1) or (2) a "Non-Permitted ERISA Plan Holder") becomes the owner of Issuer Notes, the Issuer
shall, promptly after discovery that such person is a Non-Permitted ERISA Plan Holder by the Issuer or
the Issuing and Paying Agent (and notice by the Issuing and Paying Agent to the Issuer, if the Issuing and
Paying Agent makes the discovery), send notice to such Non-Permitted ERISA Plan Holder demanding
that such Non-Permitted ERISA Plan Holder transfer its Issuer Notes to a Person that is eligible to
purchase such Issuer Notes hereunder within 14 days of the date of such notice. If such Non-Permitted
ERISA Plan Holder fails to so transfer such Issuer Notes, the Issuer shall have the right, without further
notice to the Non-Permitted ERISA Plan Holder, to sell such Issuer Notes to a purchaser selected by the
Issuer that is eligible to purchase such Issuer Notes hereunder on such terms as the Issuer may choose.
The Issuer, or the Issuing and Paying Agent acting on behalf of the Issuer, may select the purchaser by
soliciting one or more bids from one or more brokers or other market professionals that regularly deal in
securities similar to the Issuer Notes and selling such Issuer Notes to the highest such bidder. However,
the Issuer or the Issuing and Paying Agent acting on behalf of the Issuer may select a purchaser by any
other means determined by it in its sole discretion. The Holder of each Issuer Note, the Non-Permitted
ERISA Plan Holder and each other Person in the chain of title from the Holder to the Non-Permitted
ERISA Plan Holder, by its acceptance of Issuer Notes agrees to cooperate with the Issuer and the Issuing
and Paying Agent to effect such transfers. The proceeds of such sale, net of any commissions, expenses
and taxes due in connection with such sale shall be remitted to the Non-Permitted ERISA Plan Holder.
The terms and conditions of any sale under this paragraph shall be determined in the sole discretion of
the Issuer, and the Issuer shall not be liable to any Person having an interest in the Issuer Notes sold as
a result of any such sale or the exercise of such discretion.

(iii) The purchaser understands and agrees that the Notes have not been and will not be
registered or qualified under the Securities Act or any applicable state securities laws or the securities
laws of any other jurisdiction and the sale of the Notes to the purchaser is being made in reliance on an
exemption from registration under the Securities Act, and may be reoffered, resold, pledged or otherwise
transferred only (A)(i) to a Person whom the purchaser reasonably believes is a Qualified Institutional
Buyer purchasing for its own account or for the account of a Qualified Institutional Buyer as to which the
purchaser exercises sole investment discretion in a transaction meeting the requirements of Rule 144A or
(ii) in an offshore transaction complying with Rule 903 or Rule 904 of Regulation S and (B) in accordance
with all applicable securities laws of the states of the United States. The Issuer, the Co-Issuer and the
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having the effect of causing the Issuer, the Co-Issuer or the Issuer Assets to be required to be registered
as an investment company under the Investment Company Act will be recognized. The Notes are subject
to the restrictions on transfer set forth herein and in the Indenture and the Notes. The purchaser
understands and agrees that any purported transfer of the Notes to a purchaser that does not comply with
the requirements of this paragraph (iii) shall be null and void ab initio.

(iv) The purchaser is not a member of the public of the Cayman Islands.

(v) The purchaser is not purchasing the Notes with a view toward the resale, distribution or
other disposition thereof in violation of the Securities Act. The purchaser understands and agrees that an
investment in the Notes involves certain risks, including the risk of loss of its entire investment in the
Notes under certain circumstances. The purchaser has had access to such financial and other
information concerning the Issuer and the Notes as it deemed necessary or appropriate in order to make
an informed investment decision with respect to its purchase of the Notes, including an opportunity to ask
questions of, and request information from, the Issuer.

(vi) In connection with the purchase of the Notes: (A) none of the Issuers, the Initial
Purchaser, the Trustee, the Issuing and Paying Agent, the Protection Buyer, the Basis Swap
Counterparty, the Collateral Put Provider, the Collateral Disposal Agent, the Portfolio Selection Agent, the
Administrator or the Share Trustee (or any of their respective Affiliates) is acting as a fiduciary or financial
or investment adviser for the purchaser; (B) the purchaser is not relying (for purposes of making any
investment decision or otherwise) upon any advice, counsel or representations (whether written or oral) of
the Issuers, the Initial Purchaser, the Trustee, the Issuing and Paying Agent, the Portfolio Selection
Agent, the Administrator or the Share Trustee (or any of their respective Affiliates) other than in the final
offering circular for such Notes and any representations expressly set forth in a written agreement with
such party; (C) none of the Issuers, the Initial Purchaser, the Trustee, the Issuing and Paying Agent, the
Portfolio Selection Agent, the Administrator or the Share Trustee (or any of their respective Affiliates) has
given to the purchaser (directly or indirectly through any other Person) any assurance, guarantee, or
representation whatsoever as to the expected or projected success, profitability, return, performance,
result, effect, consequence or benefit (including legal, regulatory, tax, financial, accounting or otherwise)
as to an investment in the Notes; (D) the purchaser has consulted with its own legal, regulatory, tax,
business, investment, financial and accounting advisers to the extent it has deemed necessary, and it has
made its own investment decisions (including decisions regarding the suitability of any transaction
pursuant to the Indenture) based upon its own judgment and upon any advice from such advisers as it
has deemed necessary and not upon any view expressed by the Issuers, the Initial Purchaser, the
Trustee, the Issuing and Paying Agent, the Portfolio Selection Agent, the Administrator or the Share
Trustee (or any of their respective Affiliates); (E) the purchaser has evaluated the terms and conditions of
the purchase and sale of the Notes with a full understanding of all of the risks thereof (economic and
otherwise), and it is capable of assuming, and willing to assume (financially and otherwise) those risks;
(F) the purchaser is a sophisticated investor; and (G) if acquiring the Notes for any account, the
purchaser has not made any disclosure, assurance, guarantee or representation not consistent with the
provisions and the requirements contained herein.

(vii) In the case of the Co-Issued Notes, at the time of its acquisition and throughout the
period it holds such Co-Issued Note, either (A) the purchaser is not a Plan nor any entity whose
underlying assets include "plan assets" (within the meaning of the Plan Asset Regulations) by reason of
such Plan's investment in the entity, nor a governmental, church, non-U.S. or other plan which is subject
to any federal, state, local or non-U.S. law that is substantially similar to the provisions of Section 406 of
ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code or (B) if the purchaser is an entity described in (A), the purchase,
holding and disposition of a Co-Issued Note, as the case may be, will not constitute or result in a non-
exempt prohibited transaction under Section 406 of ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code (or, in the case of
a governmental, church or non-U.S. or other plan, a non-exempt violation under any substantially similar
federal, state, local or non-U.S. law). Any purported transfer of a Note to a purchaser that does not
comply with the requirements of this paragraph (vii) shall be null and void ab initio.

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 (viii) In the case of the Issuer Notes, each purchaser and subsequent transferee of a
beneficial interest in any such Note will be deemed to represent that the purchaser or transferee, as the
case may be, from the date on which it acquires its interest in such Notes through and including the date
on which such purchaser or transferee disposes of its interest in such Notes (1) it is not an ERISA Plan;
and if after its initial acquisition of any such Note or any interest therein, the investor determines, or it is
determined by another party, that such investor is an ERISA Plan, the investor will dispose of all of its
Issuer Notes in a manner consistent with the restrictions set forth in the Indenture, and (2) if it is a
governmental, church, non-U.S. or other plan that is subject to any federal, state, local or non-U.S. law
that is substantially similar to the provisions of Title I of ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code, its purchase,
holding and disposition of any such Notes will not cause a non-exempt violation of any U.S. federal, state
or local law or any non-U.S. law which is substantially similar to Title I of ERISA or Section 4975 of the
Code as a result of the transactions contemplated herein and (3) it will not sell or otherwise transfer any
such Note or interest therein to any person who is unable to satisfy the same foregoing representations
and warranties.

(ix) To the extent required by the Issuer, as determined by the Issuer, the Issuer may, upon
notice to the Trustee and the Issuing and Paying Agent, impose additional transfer restrictions on the
Notes to comply with the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to
Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001 (the USA PATRIOT Act) and other similar laws or
regulations, including, without limitation, requiring each transferee of a beneficial interest in a Note to
make representations to the Issuer in connection with such compliance.

(x) The Co-Issued Notes will bear a legend substantially to the following effect:

THE NOTES HAVE NOT BEEN AND WILL NOT BE REGISTERED UNDER THE UNITED
STATES SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE "SECURITIES ACT"), AND THE ISSUERS
HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE UNITED STATES INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF
1940, AS AMENDED (THE "INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT"). THE HOLDER HEREOF, BY
PURCHASING THE NOTES IN RESPECT OF WHICH THIS NOTE HAS BEEN ISSUED, AGREES FOR
THE BENEFIT OF THE ISSUERS THAT THE NOTES MAY BE OFFERED, SOLD, PLEDGED OR
OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED, ONLY (A)(1) TO A PERSON WHOM THE HOLDER REASONABLY
BELIEVES IS A QUALIFIED INSTITUTIONAL BUYER WITHIN THE MEANING OF RULE 144A UNDER
THE SECURITIES ACT, PURCHASING FOR ITS OWN ACCOUNT OR FOR THE ACCOUNT OF A
QUALIFIED INSTITUTIONAL BUYER, IN A TRANSACTION MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF
RULE 144A UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OR (2) IN AN OFFSHORE TRANSACTION COMPLYING
WITH RULE 903 OR RULE 904 OF REGULATION S UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT AND, IN THE
CASE OF CLAUSE (1) IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT LESS THAN [$250,000]1 [$100,000]2
[€100,000][£100,000][¥10,000,000][A$100,000][C$100,000][NZ$100,000]3 FOR THE PURCHASER AND
FOR EACH ACCOUNT FOR WHICH IT IS ACTING TO A PURCHASER THAT (W) IS A QUALIFIED
PURCHASER WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 3(c)(7) OF THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT,
(X) WAS NOT FORMED FOR THE PURPOSE OF INVESTING IN THE ISSUER (EXCEPT WHEN EACH
BENEFICIAL OWNER OF THE PURCHASER IS A QUALIFIED PURCHASER), (Y) UNDERSTANDS
AND AGREES THAT THE ISSUERS MAY RECEIVE A LIST OF PARTICIPANTS IN THE NOTES FROM
ONE OR MORE BOOK-ENTRY DEPOSITORIES AND (Z) HAS RECEIVED THE NECESSARY
CONSENT FROM ITS BENEFICIAL OWNERS WHEN THE PURCHASER IS A PRIVATE INVESTMENT
COMPANY FORMED ON OR BEFORE APRIL 30, 1996, AND IN A TRANSACTION THAT MAY BE
EFFECTED WITHOUT LOSS OF ANY APPLICABLE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT EXEMPTION OR
EXCLUSION AND (B) IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS OF THE
STATES OF THE UNITED STATES OR OTHER APPLICABLE JURISDICTION. ANY TRANSFER IN

1 Applicable to the Rule 144A Global Notes.

2 Applicable to Regulation S Global Notes denominated in Dollars.
3 Applicable to Regulation S Global Notes denominated in Approved Currencies other than Dollars, as applicable.

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VIOLATION OF THE FOREGOING WILL BE OF NO FORCE AND EFFECT, WILL BE VOID AB INITIO
AND WILL NOT OPERATE TO TRANSFER ANY RIGHTS TO THE TRANSFEREE,
NOTWITHSTANDING ANY INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CONTRARY TO THE ISSUERS, THE TRUSTEE
OR ANY INTERMEDIARY. EACH TRANSFEROR OF THIS NOTE WILL PROVIDE NOTICE OF THE
TRANSFER RESTRICTIONS SET FORTH HEREIN AND IN THE INDENTURE TO ITS TRANSFEREE.
IN ADDITION TO THE FOREGOING, THE ISSUER MAINTAINS THE RIGHT TO RESELL NOTES
PREVIOUSLY TRANSFERRED TO NON-PERMITTED HOLDERS (AS DEFINED IN THE INDENTURE)
IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND SUBJECT TO THE TERMS OF THE INDENTURE.

[ANY TRANSFER, PLEDGE OR OTHER USE OF THIS NOTE FOR VALUE OR OTHERWISE
BY OR TO ANY PERSON IS WRONGFUL SINCE THE REGISTERED OWNER HEREOF, CEDE & CO.,
HAS AN INTEREST HEREIN, UNLESS THIS NOTE IS PRESENTED BY AN AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY ("DTC"), NEW YORK, NEW YORK, TO
THE ISSUERS OR THEIR AGENT FOR REGISTRATION OF TRANSFER, EXCHANGE OR PAYMENT
AND ANY NOTE ISSUED IS REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF CEDE & CO. OR OF SUCH OTHER
ENTITY AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF DTC (AND ANY PAYMENT
HEREON IS MADE TO CEDE & CO.).

TRANSFERS OF THIS NOTE SHALL BE LIMITED TO TRANSFERS IN WHOLE, BUT NOT IN

PART, TO NOMINEES OF DTC OR TO A SUCCESSOR THEREOF OR SUCH SUCCESSOR'S
NOMINEE, AND TRANSFERS OF PORTIONS OF THIS NOTE SHALL BE LIMITED TO TRANSFERS
MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RESTRICTIONS SET FORTH IN THE INDENTURE REFERRED
TO HEREIN.]1

[ANY TRANSFER, PLEDGE OR OTHER USE OF THIS NOTE FOR VALUE OR OTHERWISE
BY OR TO ANY PERSON IS WRONGFUL SINCE THE REGISTERED OWNER HEREOF, ABN AMRO
GSTS NOMINEES LIMITED AS NOMINEE FOR ABN AMRO BANK N.V. (LONDON BRANCH), HAS AN
INTEREST HEREIN, UNLESS THIS NOTE IS PRESENTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
OF THE EUROCLEAR SYSTEM ("EUROCLEAR"), TO THE ISSUERS OR THEIR AGENT FOR
REGISTRATION OF TRANSFER, EXCHANGE OR PAYMENT AND ANY NOTE ISSUED IS
REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF ABN AMRO GSTS NOMINEES LIMITED AS NOMINEE FOR ABN
AMRO BANK N.V. (LONDON BRANCH) OR OF SUCH OTHER ENTITY AS IS REQUESTED BY AN
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF EUROCLEAR (AND ANY PAYMENT HEREON IS MADE TO
ABN AMRO BANK N.V. (LONDON BRANCH)).

TRANSFERS OF THIS NOTE SHALL BE LIMITED TO TRANSFERS IN WHOLE, BUT NOT IN

PART, TO NOMINEES OF EUROCLEAR OR TO A SUCCESSOR THEREOF OR SUCH
SUCCESSOR'S NOMINEE, AND TRANSFERS OF PORTIONS OF THIS NOTE SHALL BE LIMITED TO
TRANSFERS MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RESTRICTIONS SET FORTH IN THE INDENTURE
REFERRED TO HEREIN.]2

PRINCIPAL OF THIS NOTE IS PAYABLE AS SET FORTH HEREIN. ACCORDINGLY, THE

OUTSTANDING PRINCIPAL OF THIS NOTE AT ANY TIME MAY BE LESS THAN THE AMOUNT
SHOWN ON THE FACE HEREOF. ANY PERSON ACQUIRING THIS NOTE MAY ASCERTAIN ITS
CURRENT PRINCIPAL AMOUNT BY INQUIRY OF THE TRUSTEE.

THE FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE ISSUER, THE TRUSTEE AND ANY PAYING AGENT WITH
THE APPLICABLE U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX CERTIFICATIONS (GENERALLY, AN INTERNAL
REVENUE SERVICE FORM W-9 (OR SUCCESSOR APPLICABLE FORM) IN THE CASE OF A
PERSON THAT IS A "UNITED STATES PERSON" WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 7701(A)(30)

1 Applicable to the Dollar-denominated Notes.

2 Applicable to the Notes denominated in Approved Currencies other than Dollars.

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OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED (THE "CODE") OR AN APPROPRIATE
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE FORM W-8 (OR SUCCESSOR APPLICABLE FORM) IN THE CASE
OF A PERSON THAT IS NOT A "UNITED STATES PERSON" WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION
7701(A)(30) OF THE CODE) MAY RESULT IN U.S. FEDERAL BACK-UP WITHHOLDING FROM
PAYMENTS TO THE HOLDER IN RESPECT OF THIS NOTE.

THIS NOTE MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED TO AN EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN (AS DEFINED
IN SECTION 3(3) OF THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974, AS
AMENDED ("ERISA") THAT IS SUBJECT TO TITLE I OF ERISA) OR A PLAN (AS DEFINED IN
SECTION 4975(e)(1) OF THE CODE THAT IS SUBJECT TO SECTION 4975 OF THE CODE) OR ANY
ENTITY WHOSE UNDERLYING ASSETS INCLUDE "PLAN ASSETS" (WITHIN THE MEANING OF 29
C.F.R. § 2510.3-101) BY REASON OF SUCH EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN'S OR PLAN'S INVESTMENT
IN THE ENTITY OR A GOVERNMENTAL, CHURCH, NON-U.S. OR OTHER PLAN WHICH IS SUBJECT
TO ANY FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL OR NON-U.S. LAW THAT IS SUBSTANTIALLY SIMILAR TO THE
PROVISIONS OF SECTION 406 OF ERISA OR SECTION 4975 OF THE CODE IF THE PURCHASE,
HOLDING AND DISPOSITION OF THE NOTE WILL CONSTITUTE OR RESULT IN A NON-EXEMPT
PROHIBITED TRANSACTION UNDER SECTION 406 OF ERISA OR SECTION 4975 OF THE CODE
(OR, IN THE CASE OF A GOVERNMENTAL, CHURCH, NON-U.S. OR OTHER PLAN, A NON-EXEMPT
VIOLATION UNDER ANY SUBSTANTIALLY SIMILAR FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL OR NON-U.S. LAW).
ANY PURPORTED TRANSFER OF THIS NOTE TO A PURCHASER THAT DOES NOT COMPLY WITH
THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS SHALL BE NULL AND VOID AB INITIO.

(xi) The Issuer Notes will bear a legend substantially to the following effect:

THE NOTES HAVE NOT BEEN AND WILL NOT BE REGISTERED UNDER THE UNITED
STATES SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE "SECURITIES ACT"), AND THE ISSUER
HAS NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE UNITED STATES INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF
1940, AS AMENDED (THE "INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT"). THE HOLDER HEREOF, BY
PURCHASING THE NOTES IN RESPECT OF WHICH THIS NOTE HAS BEEN ISSUED, AGREES FOR
THE BENEFIT OF THE ISSUER THAT THE NOTES MAY BE OFFERED, SOLD, PLEDGED OR
OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED, ONLY (A)(1) TO A PERSON WHOM THE HOLDER REASONABLY
BELIEVES IS A QUALIFIED INSTITUTIONAL BUYER WITHIN THE MEANING OF RULE 144A UNDER
THE SECURITIES ACT, PURCHASING FOR ITS OWN ACCOUNT OR FOR THE ACCOUNT OF A
QUALIFIED INSTITUTIONAL BUYER, IN A TRANSACTION MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF
RULE 144A UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OR (2) IN AN OFFSHORE TRANSACTION COMPLYING
WITH RULE 903 OR RULE 904 OF REGULATION S UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT AND, IN THE
CASE OF CLAUSE (1) IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT LESS THAN [$250,000]1 [$100,000]2
[€100,000][£100,000][¥10,000,000][A$100,000][C$100,000][NZ$100,000]3 FOR THE PURCHASER AND
FOR EACH ACCOUNT FOR WHICH IT IS ACTING TO A PURCHASER THAT (W) IS A QUALIFIED
PURCHASER WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 3(c)(7) OF THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT,
(X) WAS NOT FORMED FOR THE PURPOSE OF INVESTING IN THE ISSUER (EXCEPT WHEN EACH
BENEFICIAL OWNER OF THE PURCHASER IS A QUALIFIED PURCHASER), (Y) UNDERSTANDS
AND AGREES THAT THE ISSUER MAY RECEIVE A LIST OF PARTICIPANTS IN THE NOTES FROM
ONE OR MORE BOOK-ENTRY DEPOSITORIES AND (Z) HAS RECEIVED THE NECESSARY
CONSENT FROM ITS BENEFICIAL OWNERS WHEN THE PURCHASER IS A PRIVATE INVESTMENT
COMPANY FORMED ON OR BEFORE APRIL 30, 1996, AND IN A TRANSACTION THAT MAY BE
EFFECTED WITHOUT LOSS OF ANY APPLICABLE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT EXEMPTION OR
EXCLUSION AND (B) IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS OF THE
STATES OF THE UNITED STATES OR OTHER APPLICABLE JURISDICTION. ANY TRANSFER IN

1 Applicable to the Rule 144A Global Notes.

2 Applicable to Regulation S Global Notes denominated in Dollars.
3 Applicable to Regulation S Global Notes denominated in Approved Currencies other than Dollars, as applicable.

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VIOLATION OF THE FOREGOING WILL BE OF NO FORCE AND EFFECT, WILL BE VOID AB INITIO
AND WILL NOT OPERATE TO TRANSFER ANY RIGHTS TO THE TRANSFEREE,
NOTWITHSTANDING ANY INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CONTRARY TO THE ISSUER, THE ISSUING
AND PAYING AGENT OR ANY INTERMEDIARY. EACH TRANSFEROR OF THIS NOTE WILL
PROVIDE NOTICE OF THE TRANSFER RESTRICTIONS SET FORTH HEREIN AND IN THE ISSUING
AND PAYING AGENCY AGREEMENT TO ITS TRANSFEREE. IN ADDITION TO THE FOREGOING,
THE ISSUER MAINTAINS THE RIGHT TO RESELL NOTES PREVIOUSLY TRANSFERRED TO NON-
PERMITTED HOLDERS (AS DEFINED IN THE ISSUING AND PAYING AGENCY AGREEMENT) IN
ACCORDANCE WITH AND SUBJECT TO THE TERMS OF THE ISSUING AND PAYING AGENCY
AGREEMENT.

[ANY TRANSFER, PLEDGE OR OTHER USE OF THIS NOTE FOR VALUE OR OTHERWISE
BY OR TO ANY PERSON IS WRONGFUL SINCE THE REGISTERED OWNER HEREOF, CEDE & CO.,
HAS AN INTEREST HEREIN, UNLESS THIS NOTE IS PRESENTED BY AN AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY ("DTC"), NEW YORK, NEW YORK, TO
THE ISSUER OR ITS AGENT FOR REGISTRATION OF TRANSFER, EXCHANGE OR PAYMENT AND
ANY NOTE ISSUED IS REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF CEDE & CO. OR OF SUCH OTHER ENTITY
AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF DTC (AND ANY PAYMENT
HEREON IS MADE TO CEDE & CO.).

TRANSFERS OF THIS NOTE SHALL BE LIMITED TO TRANSFERS IN WHOLE, BUT NOT IN

PART, TO NOMINEES OF DTC OR TO A SUCCESSOR THEREOF OR SUCH SUCCESSOR'S
NOMINEE, AND TRANSFERS OF PORTIONS OF THIS NOTE SHALL BE LIMITED TO TRANSFERS
MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RESTRICTIONS SET FORTH IN THE ISSUING AND PAYING
AGENCY AGREEMENT REFERRED TO HEREIN.]1

[ANY TRANSFER, PLEDGE OR OTHER USE OF THIS NOTE FOR VALUE OR OTHERWISE
BY OR TO ANY PERSON IS WRONGFUL SINCE THE REGISTERED OWNER HEREOF, ABN AMRO
GSTS NOMINEES LIMITED AS NOMINEE FOR ABN AMRO BANK N.V. (LONDON BRANCH), HAS AN
INTEREST HEREIN, UNLESS THIS NOTE IS PRESENTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
OF THE EUROCLEAR SYSTEM ("EUROCLEAR"), TO THE ISSUERS OR THEIR AGENT FOR
REGISTRATION OF TRANSFER, EXCHANGE OR PAYMENT AND ANY NOTE ISSUED IS
REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF ABN AMRO GSTS NOMINEES LIMITED AS NOMINEE FOR ABN
AMRO BANK N.V. (LONDON BRANCH) OR OF SUCH OTHER ENTITY AS IS REQUESTED BY AN
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF EUROCLEAR (AND ANY PAYMENT HEREON IS MADE TO
ABN AMRO BANK N.V. (LONDON BRANCH)).

TRANSFERS OF THIS NOTE SHALL BE LIMITED TO TRANSFERS IN WHOLE, BUT NOT IN

PART, TO NOMINEES OF EUROCLEAR OR TO A SUCCESSOR THEREOF OR SUCH
SUCCESSOR'S NOMINEE, AND TRANSFERS OF PORTIONS OF THIS NOTE SHALL BE LIMITED TO
TRANSFERS MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RESTRICTIONS SET FORTH IN THE ISSUING
AND PAYING AGENCY AGREEMENT REFERRED TO HEREIN.]2

PRINCIPAL OF THIS NOTE IS PAYABLE AS SET FORTH HEREIN. ACCORDINGLY, THE

OUTSTANDING PRINCIPAL OF THIS NOTE AT ANY TIME MAY BE LESS THAN THE AMOUNT
SHOWN ON THE FACE HEREOF. ANY PERSON ACQUIRING THIS NOTE MAY ASCERTAIN ITS
CURRENT PRINCIPAL AMOUNT BY INQUIRY OF THE ISSUING AND PAYING AGENT.

THE FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE ISSUER, THE ISSUING AND PAYING AGENT AND ANY
PAYING AGENT WITH THE APPLICABLE U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX CERTIFICATIONS

1 Applicable to the Dollar-denominated Notes.

2 Applicable to the Notes denominated in Approved Currencies other than Dollars.

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(GENERALLY, AN INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE FORM W-9 (OR SUCCESSOR APPLICABLE
FORM) IN THE CASE OF A PERSON THAT IS A "UNITED STATES PERSON" WITHIN THE MEANING
OF SECTION 7701(A)(30) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED (THE
"CODE") OR AN APPROPRIATE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE FORM W-8 (OR SUCCESSOR
APPLICABLE FORM) IN THE CASE OF A PERSON THAT IS NOT A "UNITED STATES PERSON"
WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 7701(A)(30) OF THE CODE) MAY RESULT IN U.S. FEDERAL
BACK-UP WITHHOLDING FROM PAYMENTS TO THE HOLDER IN RESPECT OF THIS NOTE.

BY ITS PURCHASE OR HOLDING OF AN ISSUER NOTE, OR ANY INTEREST THEREIN, THE

PURCHASER AND/OR HOLDER THEREOF AND EACH TRANSFEREE WILL BE DEEMED TO HAVE
REPRESENTED AND WARRANTED THAT, AT THE TIME OF ITS ACQUISITION, AND THROUGHOUT
THE PERIOD THAT IT HOLDS SUCH NOTE OR INTEREST THEREIN, THAT (1) IT IS NOT (A) AN
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN AS DEFINED IN SECTION 3(3) OF THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT
INCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED ("ERISA") THAT IS SUBJECT TO THE FIDUCIARY
RESPONSIBILITY PROVISIONS OF ERISA, (B) A PLAN AS DEFINED IN SECTION 4975(e)(1) OF THE
CODE THAT IS SUBJECT TO SECTION 4975 OF THE CODE, (C) ANY ENTITY WHOSE
UNDERLYING ASSETS INCLUDE "PLAN ASSETS" BY REASON OF ANY SUCH EMPLOYEE BENEFIT
PLAN'S OR PLAN'S INVESTMENT IN THE ENTITY OR (D) A "BENEFIT PLAN INVESTOR" AS SUCH
TERM IS OTHERWISE DEFINED IN ANY REGULATIONS PROMULGATED BY THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR UNDER SECTION 3(42) OF ERISA (AN "ERISA PLAN"); AND IF AFTER ITS
INITIAL ACQUISITION OF AN ISSUER NOTE OR ANY INTEREST THEREIN, THE INVESTOR
DETERMINES, OR IT IS DETERMINED BY ANOTHER PARTY, THAT SUCH INVESTOR IS AN ERISA
PLAN, THE INVESTOR WILL DISPOSE OF ALL OF ITS ISSUER NOTES IN A MANNER CONSISTENT
WITH THE RESTRICTIONS SET FORTH IN THE ISSUING AND PAYING AGENCY AGREEMENT, AND
(2) IF IT IS A GOVERNMENTAL, CHURCH, NON-U.S. OR OTHER PLAN THAT IS SUBJECT TO ANY
FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL OR NON-U.S. LAW THAT IS SUBSTANTIALLY SIMILAR TO THE
PROVISIONS OF TITLE I OF ERISA OR SECTION 4975 OF THE CODE, ITS PURCHASE, HOLDING
AND DISPOSITION OF THE ISSUER NOTES WILL NOT CAUSE A NON-EXEMPT VIOLATION OF ANY
U.S. FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL LAW OR ANY NON-U.S. LAW THAT IS SUBSTANTIALLY SIMILAR
TO TITLE I OF ERISA OR SECTION 4975 OF THE CODE AS A RESULT OF THE TRANSACTIONS
CONTEMPLATED HEREIN AND (3) IT WILL NOT SELL OR OTHERWISE TRANSFER ANY SUCH
NOTE OR INTEREST THEREIN TO ANY PERSON WHO IS UNABLE TO SATISFY THE SAME
FOREGOING REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES.

(xii) Each purchaser or subsequent transferee of Rule 144A Issuer Notes that (i) is not a
"United States person" (as defined in Section 7701(a)(30) of the Code) and (ii) is acquiring, directly or in
conjunction with affiliates, more than 33 1/3% of the Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding Amount of
any Class of Issuer Notes, as applicable, will be deemed to make a representation to the effect that it is
not an Affected Bank.

Regulation S Global Notes

Each purchaser of a beneficial interest in a Regulation S Global Note will be deemed to have
represented and agreed with the Issuer:

(i) as set forth in paragraphs (iii), (iv), (v), (vi), (vii) (in the case of the Co-Issued Notes), (viii)
(in the case of the Issuer Notes), (ix), (x) (in the case of the Co-Issued Notes) and (xi) (in the case of the
Issuer Notes) under "—Rule 144A Global Notes";

(ii) that the purchaser is a non-U.S. Person acquiring the Notes in an offshore transaction
meeting the requirements of Rule 903 or Rule 904 of Regulation S and in a principal amount of not less
than the applicable minimum denomination requirement; and

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 (iii) each purchaser or subsequent transferee of Regulation S Global Notes that (i) is not a
"United States person" (as defined in Section 7701(a)(30) of the Code) and (ii) is acquiring, directly or in
conjunction with affiliates, more than 33 1/3% of the Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding Amount of
any Class of Issuer Notes will be deemed to make a representation to the effect that it is not an Affected
Bank.

UNDERWRITING

Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Purchase Agreement, the Issuers, with
respect to the Co-Issued Notes issued on the Closing Date and the Issuer, with respect to the Issuer
Notes issued on the Closing Date have agreed to sell, on the Closing Date, and Goldman, Sachs & Co.
has agreed to purchase all of such Notes.

Under the terms and conditions of the Purchase Agreement, the Initial Purchaser is committed to
take and pay for all the Notes to be offered to the Initial Purchaser, not if any are taken. Under the terms
and conditions of the Purchase Agreement, Goldman, Sachs & Co. will be entitled to an underwriting
discount. After the Notes are released for sale, the Initial Purchaser may change the offering price and
other selling terms.

The Notes have not been and will not be registered under the Securities Act for offer or sale as
part of their distribution and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or for the account or
benefit of, a U.S. Person or a U.S. resident (as determined for purposes of the Investment Company Act,
a "U.S. Resident") except in certain transactions exempt from, or not subject to, the registration
requirements of the Securities Act.

The Issuers have been advised by the Initial Purchaser that (a) the Initial Purchaser proposes to
resell the Notes outside the United States through its agent, Goldman Sachs International, in offshore
transactions in reliance on Regulation S and in accordance with applicable law, and (b) the Initial
Purchaser proposes to resell the Notes in the United States in reliance on Rule 144A under the Securities
Act only to Qualified Institutional Buyers purchasing for their own accounts or for the accounts of Qualified
Institutional Buyers each of which purchasers or accounts is a Qualified Purchaser. The offering price and
the Initial Purchaser's underwriting discount will be the same for the Regulation S Global Notes and the
Rule 144A Global Notes within each Class of Notes. Any offer or sale of Rule 144A Global Notes in
reliance on Rule 144A or another exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act will
be made by broker-dealers who are registered as such under the Exchange Act. After the Notes are
released for sale, the offering price and other selling terms may from time to time be varied by the Initial
Purchaser.

The Initial Purchaser has acknowledged and agreed that it will not offer, sell or deliver any Notes
sold pursuant to Regulation S to, or for the account or benefit of, any U.S. Person or U.S. Resident (as
determined for purposes of the Investment Company Act) as part of its distribution at any time and that it
will send to each distributor, dealer or person receiving a selling concession, fee or other remuneration to
which it sells Notes pursuant to Regulation S a confirmation or other notice setting forth the prohibition on
offers and sales of Notes sold pursuant to Regulation S within the United States or to, or for the account
or benefit of, any U.S. Person or U.S. Resident.

With respect to the Notes initially sold pursuant to Regulation S, until the expiration of 40 days
after the commencement of the distribution of the offering of Notes by the Initial Purchaser, an offer or
sale of Notes within the United States by a dealer that is not participating in the offering may violate the
registration requirements of the Securities Act if such offer or sale is made otherwise than in accordance
with Rule 144A or pursuant to another exemption from registration under the Securities Act.

In connection with the offering, the Initial Purchaser may purchase and sell the Notes in the open
market. These transactions may include short sales, stabilizing transactions and purchases to cover

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positions created by short sales. Short sales involve the sale by the Initial Purchaser of a greater amount
of Notes than they are required to purchase in the offering. Stabilizing transactions consist of certain bids
or purchases made for the purpose of preventing or retarding a decline in the market price of the Notes
while the offering is in progress.

The Initial Purchaser also may impose a penalty bid. This occurs when the Initial Purchaser
repays a portion of the underwriting discount received by it because such Initial Purchaser or its Affiliates
have repurchased Notes sold by or for the account of such Initial Purchaser in stabilizing or short
covering transactions.

These activities by the Initial Purchaser may stabilize, maintain or otherwise affect the market
price of the Notes. As a result, the price of the Notes may be higher than the price that otherwise might
exist in the open market. If these activities are commenced, they may be discontinued by the Initial
Purchaser at any time. These transactions may be effected in the over-the-counter market or otherwise.

In relation to each Member State of the European Economic Area which has implemented the
Prospectus Directive (each, a "Relevant Member State"), the Initial Purchaser has represented and
agreed that with effect from and including the date on which the Prospectus Directive is implemented in
that Relevant Member State (the "Relevant Implementation Date") it has not made and will not make an
offer of Notes to the public in that Relevant Member State prior to the publication of a prospectus in
relation to the Notes which has been approved by the competent authority in that Relevant Member State
or, where appropriate, approved in another Relevant Member State and notified to the competent
authority in that Relevant Member State, all in accordance with the Prospectus Directive, except that it
may, with effect from and including the Relevant Implementation Date, make an offer of Notes to the
public in that Relevant Member State at any time:

(i) to legal entities which are authorized or regulated to operate in the financial markets or, if
not so authorized or regulated, whose corporate purpose is solely to invest in securities;

(ii) to any legal entity which has two or more of (1) an average of at least 250 employees
during the last financial year; (2) a total balance sheet of more than €43,000,000 and (3)
an annual net turnover of more than €50,000,000, as shown in its last annual or
consolidated accounts; or

(iii) in any other circumstances which do not require the publication by the Issuer of a
prospectus pursuant to Article 3 of the Prospectus Directive.

For the purposes of this provision, the expression an "offer of Notes to the public" in relation to
any Notes in any Relevant Member State means the communication in any form and by any means of
sufficient information on the terms of the offer and the Notes to be offered so as to enable an investor to
decide to purchase or subscribe the Notes, as the same may be varied in that Relevant Member State by
any measure implementing the Prospectus Directive in that Relevant Member State and the expression
Prospectus Directive means Directive 2003/71/EC and includes any relevant implementing measure in
each Relevant Member State.

The Initial Purchaser has represented and agreed that:

(i) it is a person whose ordinary activities involve it in acquiring, holding, managing or

disposing of investments (as principal or agent) for the purposes of its business and (ii) it
has not offered or sold and will not offer or sell the Notes other than to persons whose
ordinary activities involve them in acquiring, holding, managing or disposing of
investments (as principal or as agent) for the purposes of their businesses or who it is
reasonable to expect will acquire, hold, manage or dispose of investments (as principal or
agent) for the purposes of their businesses where the issue of the Notes would otherwise

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 constitute a contravention of Section 19 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000
("FSMA") by the Issuer;

(ii) it has only communicated or caused to be communicated and will only communicate or
cause to be communicated an invitation or inducement to engage in investment activity
(within the meaning of Section 21 of the FSMA) received by it in connection with the issue
or sale of the Notes in circumstances in which Section 21(1) of the FSMA does not apply
to the Issuer; and

(iii) it has complied and will comply with all applicable provisions of the FSMA with respect to
anything done by it in relation to the Notes in, from or otherwise involving the United
Kingdom.

The Notes may not be offered or sold by means of any document other than to persons whose
ordinary business is to buy or sell shares or debentures, whether as principal or agent, or in
circumstances which do not constitute an offer to the public within the meaning of the Companies
Ordinance (Cap. 32) of Hong Kong, and no advertisement, invitation or document relating to the Notes
may be issued, whether in Hong Kong or elsewhere, which is directed at, or the contents of which are
likely to be accessed or read by, the public in Hong Kong (except if permitted to do so under the
securities laws of Hong Kong) other than with respect to Notes which are or are intended to be disposed
of only to persons outside Hong Kong or only to "professional investors" within the meaning of the
Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap. 571) of Hong Kong and any rules made thereunder.

The Notes have not been and will not be registered under the Securities and Exchange Law of
Japan (the Securities and Exchange Law) and the Initial Purchaser has agreed that it will not offer or sell
any Notes, directly or indirectly, in Japan or to, or for the benefit of, any resident of Japan (which term as
used herein means any person resident in Japan, including any corporation or other entity organized
under the laws of Japan), or to others for re-offering or resale, directly or indirectly, in Japan or to a
resident of Japan, except pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of, and otherwise
in compliance with, the Securities and Exchange Law and any other applicable laws, regulations and
ministerial guidelines of Japan.

This Offering Circular has not been registered as a prospectus with the Monetary Authority of
Singapore. Accordingly, this Offering Circular and any other document or material in connection with the
offer or sale, or invitation for subscription or purchase, of the Notes may not be circulated or distributed,
nor may the Notes be offered or sold, or be made the subject of an invitation for subscription or purchase,
whether directly or indirectly, to persons in Singapore other than (i) to an institutional investor under
Section 274 of the Securities and Futures Act, Chapter 289 of Singapore (the "SFA"), (ii) to a relevant
person, or any person pursuant to Section 275(1A), and in accordance with the conditions, specified in
Section 275 of the SFA or (iii) otherwise pursuant to, and in accordance with the conditions of, any other
applicable provision of the SFA.

Where the Notes are subscribed or purchased under Section 275 by a relevant person which is:
(a) a corporation (which is not an accredited investor) the sole business of which is to hold investments
and the entire share capital of which is owned by one or more individuals, each of whom is an accredited
investor; or (b) a trust (where the trustee is not an accredited investor) whose sole purpose is to hold
investments and each beneficiary is an accredited investor, shares, debentures and units of shares and
debentures of that corporation or the beneficiaries' rights and interest in that trust shall not be transferable
for six months after that corporation or that trust has acquired the notes under Section 275 except: (1) to
an institutional investor under Section 274 of the SFA or to a relevant person, or any person pursuant to
Section 275(1A), and in accordance with the conditions, specified in Section 275 of the SFA; (2) where no
consideration is given for the transfer; or (3) by operation of law.

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 The Initial Purchaser has agreed that it has not made and will not make any invitation to the
public in the Cayman Islands to purchase any of the Notes.

Buyers of Notes pursuant to Regulation S sold by Goldman Sachs International, as the agent of
Goldman, Sachs & Co., may be required to pay stamp taxes and other charges in accordance with the
laws and practice of the country of purchase in addition to the offering price set forth on the cover page
hereof.

No action has been or will be taken in any jurisdiction that would permit a public offering of the
Notes, or the possession, circulation or distribution of this Offering Circular or any other material relating
to the Issuers or the Notes, in any jurisdiction where action for such purpose is required. Accordingly, the
Notes may not be offered or sold, directly or indirectly, and neither this Offering Circular nor any other
offering material or advertisements in connection with the Notes may be distributed or published, in or
from any country or jurisdiction except under circumstances that will result in compliance with any
applicable rules and regulations of any such country or jurisdiction.

The Notes are a new issue of securities with no established trading market. The Issuers have
been advised by the Initial Purchaser that the Initial Purchaser intends to make a market in the Notes but
is not obligated to do so and may discontinue market making at any time without notice. No assurance
can be given as to the liquidity of the trading market for the Notes. See "Risk Factors—Certain Conflicts
of Interest".

Application will be made to admit the Notes on a stock exchange of the Issuer's choice, if
practicable. There can be no assurance that any admission will be sought, granted or maintained.

The Issuers have agreed to indemnify the Initial Purchaser, the Portfolio Selection Agent, the
Administrator, the Trustee and the Issuing and Paying Agent against certain liabilities, including, but not
limited to, liabilities under the Securities Act, or to contribute to payments they may be required to make in
respect thereof. In addition, the Issuers have agreed to reimburse the Initial Purchaser for certain of its
expenses.

LISTING AND GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Application will be made to admit the Notes on a stock exchange of the Issuer's choice, if
practicable. There can be no assurance that any such admission will be sought, granted or maintained.

2. For fourteen days following the date of this Offering Circular, copies of the Memorandum
and Articles of Association of the Issuer, the By-Laws of the Co-Issuer, the Indenture, the Issuing and
Paying Agency Agreement, each Deed of Covenant, the Credit Default Swap, the Basis Swap, the
Collateral Put Agreement, the Collateral Administration Agreement, the Portfolio Selection Agreement
and the Administration Agreement (such agreements collectively, the "Material Contracts") will be
available for inspection at the registered office of the Issuer and the offices of any Listing, Paying and
Transfer Agent, and copies thereof may be obtained upon request. In addition, copies of any reports
(including, without limitation, monthly reports) prepared under the Indenture may be obtained upon
request from any Listing, Paying and Transfer Agent.
3. Copies of the Certificate of Incorporation and Memorandum and Articles of Association of
the Issuer, the Certificate of Incorporation and By-laws of the Co-Issuer, the Administration Agreement,
the resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Issuer authorizing the issuance of the Notes, the
resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Co-Issuer authorizing the issuance of the Notes, will be
available for inspection at the office of the Trustee and the Issuing and Paying Agent, as applicable, and
at the office of any Listing, Paying and Transfer Agent.

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 4. Since the date of establishment, there has been no significant change in the financial or
trading position of the Issuer and no annual report or accounts have been prepared as of the date hereof.

5. The Issuers are not involved in any litigation or arbitration proceedings relating to claims
on amounts which are material in the context of the issue of the Notes, nor, so far as each of the Issuers
is aware, is any such litigation or arbitration involving it pending or threatened.

6. The issuance of the Notes is expected to be authorized by the Board of Directors of the
Issuer by resolution passed on or prior to the Closing Date. The issuance of the Notes is expected to be
authorized by the sole Director of the Co-Issuer by resolution on or about April 25, 2007.

7. The Notes sold in offshore transactions in reliance on Regulation S under the Securities
Act represented by Regulation S Global Notes have been accepted for clearance through Clearstream
and Euroclear. The Co-Issued Notes sold to U.S. Persons that are Qualified Institutional Buyers/Qualified
Purchasers under the Securities Act represented by Rule 144A Global Notes have been accepted for
clearance through DTC. The CUSIP Numbers, Common Codes and International Securities Identification
Numbers (ISIN) for the Co-Issued Notes represented by Rule 144A Global Notes and Regulation S
Global Notes are as indicated in the chart "Summary—Notes", as applicable.
8. For so long as any of the Notes are listed on any stock exchange and the rules of such
stock exchange shall so require, the Issuer will inform such stock exchange in accordance with its
procedures, if the ratings assigned to any of the Notes are reduced or withdrawn.

9. The Issuers do not intend to publish annual reports and accounts. The Indenture,
however, requires the Issuers to provide written confirmation to the Trustee on an annual basis that no
Event of Default or other matter which is required to be brought to the Trustee's attention has occurred.

LEGAL MATTERS

Certain legal matters will be passed upon for the Issuers and the Initial Purchaser by McKee
Nelson LLP, New York, New York. Certain matters with respect to Cayman Islands corporate law and tax
law will be passed upon for the Issuer by Maples and Calder, George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman
Islands. Certain legal matters will be passed upon for the Portfolio Selection Agent by Schulte Roth &
Zabel LLP, New York, New York.

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 GLOSSARY OF DEFINED TERMS

"ABS Aircraft Securities": Securities that entitle the holders thereof to receive payments that
depend (except for rights or other assets designed to assure the servicing or timely distribution of
proceeds to holders of such securities) on the cash flow from leases and subleases of aircraft, vessels
and telecommunications equipment to businesses for use in the provisions of goods or services to
consumers, the military or the government, generally having the following characteristics: (1) the leases
and subleases having varying contractual maturities; (2) the leases or subleases are obligations of a
relatively limited number of obligors and accordingly represent an undiversified pool of obligor credit risk;
(3) the repayment stream on such leases and subleases is primarily determined by an contractual
payment schedule, with early termination of such leases and subleases predominantly dependent upon
the disposition to a lessee, sublessee or third party or the underlying equipment; (4) such leases or
subleases typically provide for the right of the lessee or sublessee to purchase the equipment for its
stated residual value, subject to payments at the end of the lease term for excess usage or wear and tear;
and (5) the obligations of the lessors or sublessors may be secured not only by the leased equipment but
also by other assets of the lessee, sublessee or guarantees granted by third parties; provided that any
security falling within this definition will be excluded from the definition of "Structured Product Security"
(unless it is a Wrapped Security) and each other Excluded Specified Type.

"ABS Automobile Securities": Securities, other than ABS Subprime Auto Securities, that entitle
the holders thereof to receive payments that depend (except for rights or other assets designed to assure
the servicing or timely distribution of proceeds to holders of such securities) on:

(1) the cash flow from installment sale loans made to finance the purchase of, or from leases
of, automobiles or light duty trucks or medium duty trucks, generally having the following
characteristics:

(i) the loans or leases may have varying contractual maturities;

(ii) the loans or leases are obligations of numerous borrowers or lessors and
accordingly represent a diversified pool of obligor credit risk;

(iii) the repayment stream on such loans or leases is primarily determined by a

contractual payment schedule, with early repayment on such loans or leases
predominantly dependent upon the disposition of the underlying vehicle; and

(iv) such leases typically provide for the right of the lessee to purchase the vehicle for
its stated residual value and are subject to payments at the end of lease term for
excess mileage or use in the event that the lessee does not exercise such
purchase option; or

(2) the cash flow from loans or leases made to finance the purchase of an automobile
dealer's inventory, generally having the following characteristics:

(i) the loans or leases may have varying contractual maturities;

(ii) the repayment stream on such loans or leases is primarily determined by a

contractual payment schedule, with early repayment on such loans or leases
predominantly dependent upon the disposition of the underlying vehicle; and

(iii) such leases typically provide for the right of the lessee to purchase the vehicle
for its stated residual value and are subject to payments at the end of lease term
for excess mileage or use in the event that the lessee does not exercise such
purchase option.

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 "ABS Car Rental Receivable Securities": Securities that entitle the holders thereof to receive
payments that depend (except for rights or other assets designed to assure the servicing or timely
distribution of proceeds to holders of such securities) on the cash flow from leases and subleases of
vehicles to car rental companies and their franchisees, generally having the following characteristics: (1)
the leases and subleases have varying contractual maturities; (2) the subleases are obligations of
numerous franchisees and accordingly represent a diversified pool of obligor credit risk; (3) the
repayment stream on such leases and subleases is primarily determined by a contractual payment
schedule, with early termination of such leases and subleases predominantly dependent upon the
disposition to a lessee or third party of the underlying vehicle; and (4) such leases or subleases typically
provide for the right of the lessee or sublessee to purchase the vehicle for its stated residual value and
are subject to payments at the end of lease term for excess mileage or use in the event that the lessee or
sublessee does not exercise such purchase option.

"ABS Credit Card Securities": Securities that entitle the holders thereof to receive payments
that depend (except for rights or other assets designed to assure the servicing or timely distribution of
proceeds to holders of such securities) on the cash flow from balances outstanding under revolving
consumer credit card accounts, generally having the following characteristics:

(i) the accounts have standardized payment terms and require minimum monthly payments;

(ii) the balances are obligations of numerous borrowers and accordingly represent a
diversified pool of obligor credit risk; and

(iii) the repayment stream on such balances does not depend upon a contractual payment
schedule, with repayment depending primarily on interest rates, availability of credit
against a maximum credit limit and general economic matters.

"ABS Future Flow Securities": Securities that are financings by companies that export products
and involve securitizations of offshore U.S. Dollar-denominated receivables under contracts with foreign
buyers or from sale through an established market pursuant to which cash generated from the existing
and future receivables is captured, typically paid to a trust or collateral account in the United States and is
used to service the debt evidenced by such securities. In a typical existing and future receivables
transaction, the originator of the receivables establishes a limited purpose financing vehicle that issues
such securities. The originator receives the issuance proceeds and may use these funds for general
corporate purposes. ABS Future Flow Securities are generally backed by one or more contracts requiring
the originator to generate the receivables backing the securities. In such a situation, if the receivables are
not generated or if insufficient amounts of receivables are generated, holders of such securities may not
receive the payments they are owed. Sellers of receivables in future receivables transactions are
frequently in countries with low credit ratings. ABS Future Flow Securities may achieve a rating above
the foreign currency sovereign rating of such company's country of domicile, thereby enabling the
originator to obtain financing at a relatively lower cost than traditional loans or direct issuance of bonds by
the originator. The determination of whether an ABS Future Flow Security shall be classified as an
Excluded Specified Type shall be made by reference to the types of receivables expected to be
generated. Any ABS Future Flow Security so classified as an Excluded Specified Type will be excluded
from the definition of "Structured Product Security" (unless it is a Wrapped Security) and each other
Excluded Specified Type.

"ABS Health Care Receivable Securities": Securities (other than ABS Small Business Loan
Securities) that entitle the holders thereof to receive payments that depend (except for rights or other
assets designed to assure the servicing or timely distribution of proceeds to holders of such securities) on
the cash flow from leases and subleases of equipment to hospitals, non-hospital medical facilities,
physicians and physician groups for use in the provision of healthcare services, generally having the
following characteristics: (1) the leases and subleases have varying contractual maturities; (2) the leases
or subleases are obligations of a relatively limited number of obligors and accordingly represent an

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undiversified pool of obligor credit risk; (3) the repayment stream on such leases and subleases is
primarily determined by a contractual payment schedule, with early termination of such leases and
subleases predominantly dependent upon the disposition to a lessee, sublessee or third party of the
underlying equipment; and (4) such leases or subleases typically provide for the right of the lessee or
sublessee to purchase the equipment for its stated residual value; provided that any security falling within
this definition will be excluded from the definition of "Structured Product Security" (unless it is a Wrapped
Security) and each other Excluded Specified Type.

"ABS Mutual Fund Fee Securities": Securities that entitle the holders thereof to receive
payments that depend (except for rights or other assets designed to assure the servicing or timely
distribution of proceeds to holders of such securities) on the cash flow from a pool of brokerage fees and
costs relating to various mutual funds, generally having the following characteristics: (1) the brokerage
fees and costs have standardized terms; (2) the brokerage fees and costs arise out of numerous mutual
funds and accordingly represent a diversified pool of credit risk; and (3) the collection of brokerage fees
and costs can vary substantially from the contractual payment schedule (if any), with the collection
depending on numerous factors specific to the particular mutual funds and general economic matters;
provided that any security falling within this definition will be excluded from the definition of "Structured
Product Security" (unless it is a Wrapped Security) and each other Excluded Specified Type.

"ABS Other Security": A Structured Finance Security that (i) cannot reasonably be classified as
a Commercial Mortgage-Backed Security, Residential Mortgage-Backed Security, CDO Cashflow
Security, Wrapped Security, ABS Automobile Security, ABS Car Rental Receivable Security, ABS Credit
Card Security, ABS Small Business Loan Security or ABS Student Loan Security and (ii) is not an
Excluded Specified Type.

"ABS Small Business Loan Securities": Securities that entitle holders thereof to receive
payments that depend (except for rights or other assets designed to assure the servicing or timely
distribution of proceeds to holders of such securities) on the cash flow from general purpose loans made
to "small business concerns" (generally within the meaning given to such term by regulations of the
United States Small Business Administration), including but not limited to those (a) made pursuant to
Section 7(a) of the United States Small Business Act, as amended, and (b) partially guaranteed by the
United States Small Business Administration, generally have the following characteristics:

(i) the loans have payment terms that comply with any applicable requirements of the United
States Small Business Act, as amended;

(ii) the loans are obligations of a relatively limited number of borrowers and accordingly
represent an undiversified pool of obligor credit risk; and

(iii) repayment thereof can vary substantially from the contractual payment schedule (if any),
with early repayment of individual loans depending on numerous factors specific to the
particular obligors and upon whether, in the case of loans bearing interest at a fixed rate,
such loans or securities include an effective prepayment premium.

"ABS Structured Settlement Securities": Securities that entitle the holders thereof to receive
payments that depend (except for rights or other assets designed to assure the servicing or timely
distribution of proceeds to holders of such securities) on the cash flow from receivables representing the
right of litigation claimants to receive future settlement payments under a settlement agreement that are
funded by an annuity contract; provided that any security falling within this definition will be excluded from
the definition of "Structured Product Security" (unless it is a Wrapped Security) and each other Excluded
Specified Type.

"ABS Student Loan Securities": Securities that entitle the holders thereof to receive payments
that depend (except for rights or other assets designed to assure the servicing or timely distribution of

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proceeds to holders of such securities) on the cash flow from loans made to students (or their parents) to
finance educational needs.

"ABS Subprime Auto Securities": Securities that entitle the holders thereof to receive
payments that depend (except for rights or other assets designed to assure the servicing or timely
distribution of proceeds to holders of such securities) on the cash flow from subprime installment sale
loans made to finance the acquisition of, or from leases of, automobiles, generally having the following
characteristics: (1) the loans or leases may have varying contractual maturities; (2) the loans or leases
are obligations of numerous borrowers or lessees and accordingly represent a diversified pool of obligor
credit risk; (3) the borrowers or lessees under the loans or leases generally have a poor credit rating; (4)
the repayment stream on such loans or leases is primarily determined by a contractual payment
schedule, with early repayment on such loans or leases predominantly dependent upon the disposition of
the underlying vehicle; and (5) such leases typically provide for the right of the lessee to purchase the
vehicle for its stated residual value and are subject to payments at the end of the lease term for excess
mileage or use in the event that the lessee does not exercise such purchase option; provided that any
security falling within this definition will be excluded from the definition of "Structured Product Security"
(unless it is a Wrapped Security) and each other Excluded Specified Type.

"ABS Tax Lien Securities": Securities that entitle the holders thereof to receive payment that
depend (except for rights or other assets designed to assure the servicing or timely distribution or
proceeds to holders of such securities) on the cash flow from a pool of tax obligations owed by
businesses and individuals to state and municipal governmental taxing authorities, generally having the
following characteristics: (1) the tax obligations are obligations of numerous borrowers and accordingly
represent a diversified pool of obligor credit risk; and (2) the repayment stream on the obligation is
primarily determined by a payment schedule entered into between the relevant tax authority and obligor,
with early repayment on such obligation predominantly dependent upon interest rates and the income of
the obligor following the commencement of amortization; provided that any security falling within this
definition will be excluded from the definition of "Structured Product Security" (unless it is a Wrapped
Security) and each other Excluded Specified Type.

"ABS Timeshare Securities": Securities that entitle the holders thereof to receive payments that
depend (except for rights or other assets designed to assure the servicing or timely distribution of
proceeds to holders of such securities) on the cash flow from borrowers under timeshare mortgage loans.
Timeshare mortgage loans are generally fixed rate, fully amortizing loans that are secured by first
mortgage liens on timeshare estates. A timeshare estate consists of an interval (generally measured in
weeks) in vacation ownership of fully furnished vacation units or apartments. Usage and ownership is
generally divided into 52 one-week intervals, with one or two weeks reserved for maintenance.
Ownership can also be through undivided fee simple interests ("UDIs") in a group of units. Owners
become tenants in common with other owners of undivided interests, with "use" rights which allow more
flexibility in terms of length and timing of stay than fixed week intervals, as purchasers are not restricted to
fixed fee usage. Any security falling within this definition will be excluded from the definition of
"Structured Product Security" (unless it is a Wrapped Security) and each other Excluded Specified Type.

"Actual Principal Amount": With respect to any Reference Obligation and its applicable Final
Amortization Date or Legal Final Maturity Date, an amount paid on such day by or on behalf of the related
Reference Entity in respect of principal (excluding any amounts representing capitalized interest that
relates to the term of the Credit Default Swap) to the holder(s) of such Reference Obligation in respect of
such Reference Obligation.

"Actual Rating": With respect to any Obligation, the actual expressly monitored outstanding
rating assigned by a Rating Agency, without reference to any other rating by another Rating Agency and
which rating by its terms addresses the full scope of the payment promise of the obligor on such
Obligation, after taking into account any applicable guarantee or insurance policy or if no such rating is
available from a Rating Agency, any "credit estimate" or "shadow rating" assigned by such Rating

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Agency, as applicable. For purposes of this definition, the rating of a RMBS Agency Security shall be the
rating assigned by a Rating Agency to the agency that guarantees such RMBS Agency Security.

"Administrative Expense Cap": On any Payment Date, $20,000.

"Administrative Expenses": Amounts due or accrued with respect to any Payment Date (which
shall be payable in the following order) to:

(i) any Person not listed in subclause (ii) through (vi) below in respect of any governmental
fee, including all filing, registration and annual return fees payable to the Cayman Islands
government and registered office fees, charge or tax (other than withholding taxes);

(ii) the Trustee, its fees pursuant to the Indenture;

(iii) to the Trustee, its expenses pursuant to the Indenture;

(iv) to the Issuing and Paying Agent, its fees pursuant to the Issuing and Paying Agency
Agreement;

(v) to the Issuing and Paying Agent, its expenses pursuant to the Issuing and Paying Agency
Agreement;

(vi) pro rata to:

(a) the Collateral Administrator under the Collateral Administration Agreement;

(b) the Independent accountants, agents and counsel of the Issuer for fees,
including retainers, and expenses;

(c) the Rating Agencies for fees and expenses in connection with ratings of the
Notes, on-going surveillance of such ratings and the provision of credit
estimates; and

(d) any other Person in respect of any other reasonable fees, costs, indemnities or
expenses of the Issuer not prohibited under the Indenture (including, without
limitation, any monies owed to the Portfolio Selection Agent under the Portfolio
Selection Agreement and the Administrator under the Administration Agreement
and registered office fees) and any reports and documents delivered pursuant to
or in connection with the Indenture and the Notes.

"Adverse Tax Event": The adoption of, or a change in, any tax statute (including the Code),
treaty, regulation (whether proposed, temporary or final), rule, ruling, practice, procedure or judicial
decision or interpretation which results or will result in (a) reducing monies received by the Issuer from the
Issuer Assets or (b) the payments due on the Notes or pursuant to the Basis Swap, the Collateral Put
Agreement or the Credit Default Swap becoming properly subject to the imposition of U.S. or other
withholding tax.

"Affiliate" or "Affiliated": With respect to a Person, (i) any other Person who, directly or
indirectly, is in control of, or controlled by, or is under common control with, such Person or (ii) any other
Person who is a director, officer or employee (a) of such Person, (b) of any subsidiary or parent company
of such Person or (c) of any Person described in subclause (i) above. For purposes of this definition,
control of a Person shall mean the power, direct or indirect, (i) to vote more than 50% of the securities
having ordinary voting power for the election of directors of any such Person or (ii) to direct or cause the
direction of the management and policies of such Person whether by contract or otherwise. With respect

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to the Issuers, this definition shall exclude the Administrator and any other special purpose vehicle to
which the Administrator is or will be providing administrative services or acting as share trustee.

"Agency": The Federal National Mortgage Association, Federal Home Loan Mortgage
Corporation or Government National Mortgage Association.

"Aggregate Implied Writedown Amount": With respect to any Reference Obligation, the
greater of (i) zero and (ii) the aggregate of all Implied Writedown Amounts with respect to such Reference
Obligation minus the aggregate of all Implied Writedown Reimbursement Amounts with respect to such
Reference Obligation.

"Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding Amount": When used with respect to any or all of
the Notes the aggregate principal amount of such Notes Outstanding on the date of determination;
provided that, with respect to any Notes denominated in any Approved Currency other than Dollars, the
Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding Amount of such Notes will equal the USD Equivalent of the
Currency Adjusted Aggregate Outstanding Amount of such Notes.

"Alternative Debt Test": A test that is satisfied with respect to a Collateral Security if, on the
date such Collateral Security is included in the Collateral, each of the following is satisfied: (i) such
Collateral Security is in the form of a note or other debt instrument and is treated as debt for corporate
law purposes in the jurisdiction of the issuer of such Collateral Security, (ii) the documents pursuant to
which such Collateral Security was offered, if any, do not require that any holder thereof treat such
Collateral Security other than as debt for tax purposes, (iii) such Collateral Security bears interest at a
fixed rate per annum or at a rate based upon a customary floating rate index plus or minus a spread, (iv)
such Collateral Security has a fixed maturity occurring no later than the earliest Stated Maturity of any
Series of Notes, (v) such Collateral Security has an Actual Rating or Implied Rating of at least "Baa3" by
Moody's, of at least "BBB-" by S&P or at least "BBB-" by Fitch as to ultimate payment of principal and
interest and (vi) the issuer of such Collateral Security is treated as a corporation or grantor trust for U.S.
federal income tax purposes; provided that, in the case of a Collateral Security, in the form of a beneficial
interest in a trust that is treated (as evidenced by an opinion of counsel or a reference to an opinion of
counsel in documents pursuant to which such Collateral Security was offered) as a grantor trust for U.S.
federal income tax purposes (and not as a partnership or association taxable as a corporation), any of the
conditions specified in clauses (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) may be satisfied by reference to each asset held
pursuant to such grantor trust arrangement rather than by reference to such beneficial ownership
interests.

"Applicable Class Portfolio Selection Fee Rate": With respect to (i) the Class A-1 Notes,
0.25%; (ii) the Class A-2 Notes, 0.25%; (iii) the Class B Notes, 0.50%; (iv) the Class C Notes, 0.50%; and
(v) the Class D Notes, 1.00%.

"Applicable Collateral Security Foreign Exchange Rate": With respect to (i) a Collateral
Security acquired with the proceeds of the offering of the Notes, or the receipt by the Issuer of an
Additional Issuance Principal Amount or Currency Adjusted Reinstatement Adjustment Amount, the
Applicable Series Foreign Exchange Rate of the related Notes issued or reinstated, as applicable and (ii)
a Supplemental Collateral Security acquired with any Collateral Security Amortization Amount, Excess
Principal Amount or Excess Disposition Proceeds, the Applicable Collateral Security Foreign Exchange
Rate of the Collateral Security with respect to which such Collateral Security Amortization Amount,
Excess Principal Amount or Excess Disposition Proceeds was received by the Issuer.

"Applicable Index": With respect to the Notes denominated in (i) AUD, AUD-LIBOR, (ii) CAD,
CAD-LIBOR, (iii) Dollars, LIBOR, (iv) Euro, EURIBOR, (v) NZD, NZD-BBR, (vi), Sterling, GBP-LIBOR and
(vii) Yen, JPY-LIBOR.

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 "Applicable Index Determination Date": With respect to the determination of (i) LIBOR, JPY-
LIBOR and NZD-BBR, the second Business Day prior to the commencement of an Interest Accrual
Period; (ii) GBP-LIBOR, the first day of an Interest Accrual Period; (iii) EURIBOR, the second TARGET
Settlement Day prior to the commencement of an Interest Accrual Period; and (iv) CAD-LIBOR and AUD-
LIBOR, the second London Banking Day prior to an Interest Accrual Period.

"Applicable Percentage": With respect to any Reference Obligation on any date, the ratio of (A)
the product of (x) the Initial Face Amount related to such Reference Obligation and (y) the Initial Factor
related to such Reference Obligation and (B) the product of (x) the Original Principal Amount related to
such Reference Obligation and (y) the Initial Factor related to such Reference Obligation (a) as increased
by the outstanding principal balance of any further issues by the related Reference Entity that are fungible
with and form part of the same legal series as such Reference Obligation; and (b) as decreased by any
cancellations of some or all of the Reference Obligation Outstanding Principal Amount resulting from
purchases of such Reference Obligation by or on behalf of the related Reference Entity.

"Applicable Period": With respect to (i) the first Interest Accrual Period, the period from and
including the Closing Date to but excluding the first Payment Date and (ii) each Interest Accrual Period
thereafter, one month (except with respect to the last Applicable Period, to but excluding the Stated
Maturity).

"Applicable Series Foreign Exchange Rate": With respect to any Series of Notes denominated
in (i) an Approved Currency other than Dollars, the Spot FX Rate at the time of issuance of such Series of
Notes, as determined by the Credit Default Swap Calculation Agent and confirmed by the Collateral
Administrator and (ii) Dollars, 100%.

"Applicable Spread": With respect to any Series of Notes issued on the Closing Date, the stated
spread above or below the related Applicable Index as set forth in the Indenture or the Issuing and Paying
Agency Agreement, as applicable, and on the related Notes, and with respect to any Series of Notes
issued after the Closing Date, as set forth in the related offering circular supplement and on the related
Notes.

"Approved Currency": Any of Australian Dollar, Canadian Dollar, Dollar, Euro, New Zealand
Dollar, Sterling or Yen.

"Approved Dealer": Any of the Persons set forth below or their affiliates (including the successor
to any such Person):

ABN AMRO Bank N.V.;

Banc of America Securities LLC;
Barclays Bank PLC;
Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc.;
BNP Paribas;
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce;
Citigroup, Inc.;
Commerzbank AG;
Countrywide Securities Corporation;
Credit Suisse Group;
Deutsche Bank AG;
Dresdner Bank AG;

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 First Tennessee Bank National Association;
Goldman, Sachs & Co.;
Greenwich Capital Markets, Inc.;
HSBC Bank plc;
JP Morgan Chase & Co.;
Legg Mason, Inc.;
Lehman Brothers, Inc.;
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.;
Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc.;
Nomura Securities Co., Ltd.;
Raymond James Financial, Inc.;
Société Generale Group;
TD Bank Financial Group;
UBS AG;
United Capital Markets Inc.;
Wachovia Securities, LLC;
Washington Mutual, Inc; or
WestLB AG.

The list of Approved Dealers may be modified at any time by the Protection Buyer and the Portfolio
Selection Agent upon mutual consent to such modification.

"Asset-Backed Securities" or "ABS": ABS Credit Card Securities, ABS Automobile Securities,
ABS Car Rental Receivable Securities, ABS Small Business Loan Securities, ABS Student Loan
Securities or ABS Other Securities, excluding, in each case, any securities that belong to an Excluded
Specified Type.

"AUD-LIBOR": An amount determined only with respect to any Applicable Period for which Notes
denominated in Australian Dollars are Outstanding. For purposes of calculating the Series Interest Rates
for each Applicable Period, AUD-LIBOR shall equal AUD-LIBOR as used in the calculation of the Monthly
Basis Swap Payment for such Applicable Period. For purposes of calculating the Monthly Basis Swap
Payment for each Applicable Period, AUD-LIBOR shall be calculated by the Basis Swap Calculation
Agent as follows:

(a) On each Applicable Index Determination Date, AUD-LIBOR shall equal the rate, as
obtained by the Basis Swap Calculation Agent, for deposits in Australian Dollars for the
Applicable Period which appears on the Telerate Page 3740 (as defined in the
International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. 2000 Interest Rate and Currency
Exchange Definitions), or such page as may replace Telerate Page 3740, as of 11:00
a.m. (London time) on such Applicable Index Determination Date.

(b) If, on any Applicable Index Determination Date, such rate does not appear on Telerate
Page 3740, or such page as may replace Telerate Page 3740, the Basis Swap
Calculation Agent shall determine the arithmetic mean of the offered quotations of the
Reference Banks to prime banks in the London interbank market for deposits in Australian
Dollars for the Applicable Period in an amount determined by the Basis Swap Calculation

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 Agent by reference to requests for quotations as of approximately 11:00 a.m. (London
time) on the Applicable Index Determination Date made by the Basis Swap Calculation
Agent to the Reference Banks. If, on any Applicable Index Determination Date, at least
two of the Reference Banks provide such quotations, AUD-LIBOR shall equal the
arithmetic mean of such quotations. If, on any Applicable Index Determination Date, only
one or none of the Reference Banks provides such quotations, AUD-LIBOR shall be
deemed to be the arithmetic mean of the rates quoted by major banks in Sydney selected
by the Basis Swap Calculation Agent, at approximately 11:00 a.m. (Sydney time) are
quoting on the relevant Applicable Index Determination Date for loans in Australian
Dollars for the Applicable Period in an amount determined by the Basis Swap Calculation
Agent equal to an amount that is representative for a single transaction in such market at
such time to leading European banks; provided, however, that if the Basis Swap
Calculation Agent is required but is unable to determine a rate in accordance with at least
one of the procedures provided above, AUD-LIBOR shall be AUD-LIBOR as determined
on the most recent date AUD-LIBOR was available. As used herein, "Reference Banks"
means four major banks in the London interbank market selected by the Basis Swap
Calculation Agent.

(c) The Basis Swap Calculation Agent shall provide AUD-LIBOR to the Note Calculation
Agent as promptly as practicable following the determination thereof. As soon as possible
after 11:00 a.m. (New York time) on each Applicable Index Determination Date, but in no
event later than 11:00 a.m. (New York time) on the Business Day immediately following
each Applicable Index Determination Date, the Note Calculation Agent will cause notice
of the Series Interest Rates for the next Interest Accrual Period and the Series Interest
Amounts (rounded to the nearest cent, with half a cent being rounded upward) on the
related Payment Date to be communicated to the Issuers, the Trustee, the Issuing and
Paying Agent, Euroclear, Clearstream and the paying agents. The Note Calculation
Agent will also specify to the Issuers the quotations upon which the Series Interest Rates
are based, and in any event the Note Calculation Agent shall notify the Issuers before
5:00 p.m. (New York time) on each Applicable Index Determination Date if it has not
determined and is not in the process of determining the Series Interest Rates and the
Series Interest Amounts, together with its reasons therefor.

"Australian Dollar", "A$" and "AUD": The lawful currency of Australia.

"Bank": LaSalle Bank National Association, a national banking association organized and
existing under the laws of the United States of America, but in its individual capacity and not as Trustee or
Issuing and Paying Agent, and any successor thereto.

"Bankruptcy Code": The United States Bankruptcy Code, Title 11 of the United States Code, as
amended.

"Basis Swap Calculation Period": An Interest Accrual Period.

"Basis Swap Counterparty Credit Support Document": The meaning assigned to the term
"Credit Support Document" in the Basis Swap and initially, the Guaranty dated as of the Closing Date by
GS Group in favor of the Issuer as beneficiary thereof with respect to the obligations of the Basis Swap
Counterparty under the Basis Swap.

"Basis Swap Counterparty Credit Support Provider": The meaning assigned to the term
"Credit Support Provider" in the Basis Swap and initially, GS Group.

"Basis Swap Counterparty Default Termination Payment": Any Basis Swap Termination
Payment required to be made by the Issuer to the Basis Swap Counterparty pursuant to the Basis Swap

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in the event of a termination of the Basis Swap (i) in respect of which the Basis Swap Counterparty is the
defaulting party, (ii) resulting from a downgrade of such Basis Swap Counterparty's credit rating or (iii) in
which the Basis Swap Counterparty was the sole "Affected Party" (as such term is defined in the Basis
Swap) (other than in connection with a "Tax Event" or "Illegality", in each case as defined in the Basis
Swap).

"Basis Swap Early Termination": The occurrence of either a Basis Swap Event of Default or a
Basis Swap Termination Event.

"Basis Swap Early Termination Date": An early termination date under the Basis Swap (other
than as triggered by the Credit Default Swap or the Collateral Put Agreement).

"BIE Acceptance Notice": A notice from the Trustee or the Issuing and Paying Agent, as
applicable, to an Originating Noteholder specifying (i) the BIE Collateral Security that will be substituted
for an existing Collateral Security, (ii) each such Collateral Security to be substituted, (iii) the BIE Exercise
Period, (iv) the BIE Transaction Cost, (v) the BIE Basis Swap Payment, (vi) account information of the
Issuer for such Originating Noteholder to deliver such BIE Collateral Security to the Issuer and to present
payment of the BIE Transaction Cost to the Issuer and (vii) account information for such Originating
Noteholder to present payment of the BIE Basis Swap Payment to the Basis Swap Counterparty.

"BIE Basis Swap Payment": An amount equal to the greater of (i) the present value of (1) the
Basis Swap Payments that the Basis Swap Counterparty would receive (assuming no such substitution(s)
described in subclause (2) below occurred) less (2) the Basis Swap Payments that the Basis Swap
Counterparty would receive (assuming that BIE Collateral Securities identified in any related Collateral
Security Substitution Request Notice have been substituted for the existing Collateral Securities identified
therein) and (ii) zero.

"BIE Collateral Security": A Collateral Security that a Noteholder proposes to substitute for part
or all of an existing Collateral Security pursuant to the Indenture.

"BIE Collateral Security Eligibility Criteria": (i) The Collateral Security Eligibility Criteria, (ii) the
consent of each of the Basis Swap Counterparty, the Collateral Put Provider and the Protection Buyer
(which consent not to be unreasonably withheld in each case), (iii) the Collateral Weighted Average Life
Test, (iv) the par amount of all BIE Collateral Securities described in the related Collateral Security
Substitution Request Notice must equal or exceed the par amount of all existing Collateral Securities
proposed to be substituted, (v) the Collateral Security Quantity Constraint and (vi) the Approved Currency
in which such BIE Collateral Security is denominated must be the same as the Approved Currency in
which the existing Collateral Securities proposed to be substituted are denominated.

"BIE Consent Solicitation": A notice from the Trustee or the Issuing and Paying Agent, as
applicable, to each Noteholder, including the originating Noteholder, specifying (i) each Proposed New
BIE Collateral Security and its par amount, (ii) each Collateral Security to be substituted and its par
amount, and (iii) the BIE Notification Date.

"BIE Exercise Period": The period from and including the delivery of a BIE Acceptance Notice to
but excluding the day that is three Business Days thereafter.

"BIE Notification Date": The Business Day by which a Noteholder must respond to a BIE
Consent Solicitation, which date shall be 20 Business Days from the date of such BIE Consent
Solicitation.

"BIE Transaction Cost": An amount, as determined by the Trustee equal to the aggregate
amount of the expenses of the Issuer and the Trustee that would be incurred as a result of the proposed
substitution of each BIE Collateral Security for part or all of an existing BIE Collateral Security.

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 "Business Day": Any day other than (i) Saturday or Sunday or (ii) a day on which commercial
banking institutions are authorized by law, regulation or executive order to close in New York, New York,
in Chicago, Illinois or if a Listing, Paying and Transfer Agent has been appointed and action is required of
the Listing, Paying and Transfer Agent, the location of the Listing, Paying and Transfer Agent (with
respect to the obligations of such Listing, Paying and Transfer Agent only); provided, however, that for the
sole purpose of calculating the Series Interest Rates for the relevant place of presentation, "Business
Day" shall be defined as (i) with respect to the determination of LIBOR, any day on which dealings in
deposits in Dollars are transacted in the London interbank market, (ii) with respect to the determination of
EURIBOR, a day on which the TARGET System is available for settlement of Euro payments, (iii) with
respect to the determination of GBP-LIBOR, any day on which dealings in deposits in Sterling are
transacted in the London interbank market, (iv) with respect to the determination of JPY-LIBOR, any day
on which dealings in deposits in Yen are transacted in the London interbank market, (v) with respect to
the determination of AUD-LIBOR, any day on which dealings in deposits in AUD are transacted in the
London interbank market, (vi) with respect to the determination of CAD-LIBOR, any day on which
dealings in CAD are transacted in the London interbank market and (vii) with respect to the determination
of NZD-BBR, any day on which dealings in deposits of NZ$ are transacted in the London interbank
market.

"CAD-LIBOR": An amount determined only with respect to any Applicable Period for which Notes
denominated in Canadian Dollars are Outstanding. For purposes of calculating the Series Interest Rates
for each Applicable Period, CAD-LIBOR shall equal CAD-LIBOR as used in the calculation of the Monthly
Basis Swap Payment for such Applicable Period. For purposes of calculating the Monthly Basis Swap
Payment for each Applicable Period, CAD-LIBOR shall be calculated by the Basis Swap Calculation
Agent as follows:

(a) On each Applicable Index Determination Date, CAD-LIBOR shall equal the rate, as
obtained by the Basis Swap Calculation Agent, for deposits in Canadian Dollars for the
Applicable Period which appears on the Telerate Page 3740 (as defined in the
International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. 2000 Interest Rate and Currency
Exchange Definitions), or such page as may replace Telerate Page 3740, as of 11:00
a.m. (London time) on such Applicable Index Determination Date.

(b) If, on any Applicable Index Determination Date, such rate does not appear on Telerate
Page 3740, or such page as may replace Telerate Page 3740, the Basis Swap
Calculation Agent shall determine the arithmetic mean of the offered quotations of the
Reference Banks to prime banks in the London interbank market for deposits in Canadian
Dollars for the Applicable Period in an amount determined by the Basis Swap Calculation
Agent by reference to requests for quotations as of approximately 11:00 a.m. (London
time) on the Applicable Index Determination Date made by the Basis Swap Calculation
Agent to the Reference Banks. If, on any Applicable Index Determination Date, at least
two of the Reference Banks provide such quotations, CAD-LIBOR shall equal the
arithmetic mean of such quotations. If, on any Applicable Index Determination Date, only
one or none of the Reference Banks provides such quotations, CAD-LIBOR shall be the
arithmetic mean of the rates quoted by major banks in Toronto selected by the Basis
Swap Calculation Agent, at approximately 11:00 a.m. (Toronto time) are quoting on the
relevant Applicable Index Determination Date for loans in Canadian Dollars for the
Applicable Period in an amount determined by the Basis Swap Calculation Agent equal to
an amount that is representative for a single transaction in such market at such time to
leading European banks; provided, however, that if the Basis Swap Calculation Agent is
required but is unable to determine a rate in accordance with at least one of the
procedures provided above, CAD-LIBOR shall be CAD-LIBOR as determined on the most
recent date CAD-LIBOR was available. As used herein, "Reference Banks" means four
major banks in the London interbank market selected by the Basis Swap Calculation
Agent.

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 (c) The Basis Swap Calculation Agent shall provide CAD-LIBOR to the Note Calculation
Agent as promptly as practicable following the determination thereof. As soon as possible
after 11:00 a.m. (New York time) on each Applicable Index Determination Date, but in no
event later than 11:00 a.m. (New York time) on the Business Day immediately following
each Applicable Index Determination Date, the Note Calculation Agent will cause notice
of the Series Interest Rates for the next Interest Accrual Period and the Series Interest
Amounts (rounded to the nearest cent, with half a cent being rounded upward) on the
related Payment Date to be communicated to the Issuers, the Trustee, the Issuing and
Paying Agent, Euroclear, Clearstream and the paying agents. The Note Calculation
Agent will also specify to the Issuers the quotations upon which the Series Interest Rates
are based, and in any event the Note Calculation Agent shall notify the Issuers before
5:00 p.m. (New York time) on each Applicable Index Determination Date if it has not
determined and is not in the process of determining the Series Interest Rates and the
Series Interest Amounts, together with its reasons therefor.

"Canadian Dollar", "C$" or "CAD": The legal currency of Canada.

"Cash": Such coin or currency of the United States of America, countries of the European
Economic and Monetary Union who have adopted the Euro currency, Great Britain, Japan, Australia, New
Zealand or Canada, as the case may be, as at the time shall be legal tender for payment of all public and
private debts.

"CDO Cashflow Securities": Collateralized debt obligations, collateralized bond obligations or

CLO Securities, including CDO Structured Product Securities, CDO Mortgage-Backed Securities and
CDO Commercial Real Estate Securities, but, in each case, excluding any securities that belong to an
Excluded Specified Type.

"CDO Commercial Real Estate Securities": CDO Cashflow Securities that entitle the holders
thereof to receive payments that depend (except for rights or other assets designed to assure the
servicing or timely distribution of proceeds to holders of such securities) on the cash flow from (and not
the market value of) a portfolio of at least 80% by principal balance of CMBS and/or REIT Debt
Securities.

"CDO Corporate Bond Securities": CDO Cashflow Securities that entitle the holders thereof to
receive payments that depend (except for rights or other assets designed to assure the servicing or timely
distribution of proceeds to holders of such securities) on the cash flow from (and not the market value of)
a portfolio of primarily high yield or investment grade bonds.

"CDO Emerging Market Securities": CDO Cashflow Securities that entitle the holders thereof to
receive payments that depend (except for rights or other assets designed to assure the servicing or timely
distribution of proceeds to holders of such securities) on the cash flow from (and not the market value of)
a portfolio of investments, of which more than 20% are issued by issuers located in Emerging Market
Countries.

"CDO Market Value Securities": Collateralized debt obligations, whose overcollateralization is

measured with reference to the market value of the collateral portfolio securing such collateralized debt
obligations.

"CDO Mortgage-Backed Securities": CDO Cashflow Securities that entitle the holders thereof
to receive payments that depend (except for rights or other assets designed to assure the servicing or
timely distribution of proceeds to holders of such securities) on the cash flow from (and not the market
value of) a portfolio of at least 80% by principal balance of Mortgage-Backed Securities.

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 "CDO Single-Tranche Synthetic Securities": Any CDO Structured Product Security for which
(i) the spread component of the interest payment related to such security is generally provided for by a
tranched credit default swap with attachment and exhaustion points under which the related obligor has
written credit protection and (ii) the obligor of which issues an aggregate principal amount of liabilities less
than the reference portfolio notional amount under the related tranched credit default swap.

"CDO Structured Product Securities": CDO Cashflow Securities that entitle the holders thereof
to receive payments that depend (except for rights or other assets designed to assure the servicing or
timely distribution of proceeds to holders of such securities) on the cash flow from a portfolio diversified
among categories of REIT Debt Securities, Asset-Backed Securities, Commercial Mortgage-Backed
Securities, Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities or CDO Cashflow Securities or any combination of
more than one of the foregoing, where exposure to such asset classes in the portfolio is either actual or
synthetic, or solely of CDO Cashflow Securities (and which in any such case may include limited amounts
of Corporate Securities), generally having the following characteristics:

(i) repayment thereof can vary substantially from the contractual payment schedule (if any),
with early prepayment of individual debt securities depending on numerous factors
specific to the particular issuers or obligors and upon whether, in the case of loans or
securities bearing interest at a fixed rate, such loans or securities include an effective
prepayment premium, and

(ii) proceeds from such repayments can for a limited period and subject to compliance with
certain eligibility criteria be reinvested in additional loans and/or debt securities.

"CDO Trust Preferred Securities": Collateralized debt obligations backed primarily by a pool of
either (a) bank trust preferred securities, (b) insurance trust preferred securities or (c) REIT Debt
Securities that are trust preferred securities.

"Class": All of the Notes having the same priority.

"Class A Notes": Collectively, the Class A-1 Notes and the Class A-2 Notes.

"Class A-1 Notes": The Class A-1 Variable Rate Notes, including any additional such Notes
issued pursuant to the terms of the Indenture and having the applicable Series Interest Rate and Stated
Maturity, in each case (with respect to any Series of Class A-1 Notes issued on the Closing Date) as set
forth under "Summary—Notes" or (with respect to any Series of Class A-1 Notes issued after the Closing
Date) as set forth in the related offering circular supplement.

"Class A-2 Notes": The Class A-2 Variable Rate Notes, including any additional such Notes
issued pursuant to the terms of the Issuing and Paying Agency Agreement and having the applicable
Series Interest Rate and Stated Maturity, in each case (with respect to any Series of Class A-2 Notes
issued on the Closing Date) as set forth under "Summary—Notes" or (with respect to any Series of Class
A-2 Notes issued after the Closing Date) as set forth in the related offering circular supplement.

"Class B Notes": The Class B Variable Rate Notes, including any additional such Notes issued
pursuant to the terms of the Issuing and Paying Agency Agreement and having the applicable Series
Interest Rate and Stated Maturity, in each case (with respect to any Series of Class B Notes issued on
the Closing Date) as set forth under "Summary—Notes" or (with respect to any Series of Class B Notes
issued after the Closing Date) as set forth in the related offering circular supplement.

"Class C Notes": The Class C Variable Rate Notes, including any additional such Notes issued
pursuant to the terms of the Issuing and Paying Agency Agreement and having the applicable Series
Interest Rate and Stated Maturity, in each case (with respect to any Series of Class C Notes issued on

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the Closing Date) as set forth under "Summary—Notes" or (with respect to any Series of Class C Notes
issued after the Closing Date) as set forth in the related offering circular supplement.

"Class D Notes": The Class D Variable Rate Notes, including any additional such Notes issued
pursuant to the terms of the Issuing and Paying Agency Agreement and having the applicable Series
Interest Rate and Stated Maturity, in each case (with respect to any Series of Class D Notes issued on
the Closing Date) as set forth under "Summary—Notes" or (with respect to any Series of Class D Notes
issued after the Closing Date) as set forth in the related offering circular supplement.

"Class FL Notes": The Class FL Variable Rate Notes, including any additional such Notes
issued pursuant to the terms of the Issuing and Paying Agency Agreement and having the applicable
Series Interest Rate and Stated Maturity, in each case (with respect to any Series of Class FL Notes
issued on the Closing Date) as set forth under "Summary—Notes" or (with respect to any Series of Class
FL Notes issued after the Closing Date) as set forth in the related offering circular supplement.

"Class SS Notes": The Class SS Variable Rate Notes, including any additional such Notes
issued pursuant to the terms of the Indenture and having the applicable Series Interest Rate and Stated
Maturity, in each case (with respect to any Series of Class SS Notes issued on the Closing Date) as set
forth under "Summary—Notes" or (with respect to any Series of Class SS Notes issued after the Closing
Date) as set forth in the related offering circular supplement.

"Class Interest Distribution Amount": With respect to any Class of Notes on any Payment
Date, the aggregate of the Interest Distribution Amounts with respect to such Payment Date for each
Series of Notes of such Class.

"Class Notional Amount": With respect to any Class of Notes on the Closing Date, the Initial
Class Notional Amount of such Class of Notes; thereafter it will be increased or decreased as described
under "Summary—Decrease in the Class Notional Amount of each Class of Notes" and "Summary—
Increase in the Class Notional Amount of each Class of Notes".

"Clearing Agencies": Collectively, DTC, Euroclear and Clearstream.

"Clearstream": Clearstream Banking, société anonyme, a corporation organized under the laws
of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.

"CLO Securities": Securities that entitle the holders thereof to receive payments that depend
(except for rights or other assets designed to assure the servicing or timely distribution of proceeds to
holders of such securities) on the cash flow from (and not the market value of) a portfolio of primarily
loans.

"Closing Date": April 26, 2007.

"CMBS Conduit Securities": Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities that entitle the holders
thereof to receive payments that depend (except for rights or other assets designed to assure the
servicing or timely distribution of proceeds to holders of such Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities)
on the cash flow from a pool of commercial mortgage loans, generally having the following
characteristics:

(i) the commercial mortgage loans have varying contractual maturities;

(ii) the commercial mortgage loans are secured by real property purchased or improved with
the proceeds thereof (or to refinance an outstanding loan the proceeds of which were so
used);

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 (iii) the commercial mortgage loans are obligations of a relatively limited number of obligors
and accordingly represent a relatively undiversified pool of obligor credit risk; and

(iv) repayment thereof can vary substantially from the contractual payment schedule (if any),
with early repayment of individual loans depending on numerous factors specific to the
particular obligors; however, in the case of loans bearing interest at a fixed rate, such
loans or securities typically include significant or complete prepayment protection.

"CMBS Credit Tenant Lease Securities": Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (other than
CMBS Large Loan Securities and CMBS Conduit Securities) that entitle the holders thereof to receive
payments that depend (except for rights or other assets designed to assure the servicing or timely
distribution of proceeds to holders of such Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities) on the cash flow
from a pool of commercial mortgage loans made to finance the acquisition, construction and improvement
of properties leased to corporate tenants (or on the cash flow from such leases), generally have the
following characteristics:

(i) the commercial mortgage loans or leases have varying contractual maturities;

(ii) the commercial mortgage loans are secured by real property purchased or improved with
the proceeds thereof (or to refinance an outstanding loan the proceeds of which were so
used);

(iii) the leases are secured by leasehold interests;

(iv) the commercial mortgage loans or leases are obligations of a relatively limited number of
obligors and accordingly represent a relatively undiversified pool of obligor credit risk;

(v) payment thereof can vary substantially from the contractual payment schedule (if any),
with prepayment of individual loans or termination of leases depending on numerous
factors specific to the particular obligors or lessees and upon whether, in the case of
loans bearing interest at a fixed rate, such loans include an effective prepayment
premium; and

(vi) the creditworthiness of such corporate tenants is an important factor in any decision to
invest in these securities.

"CMBS Franchise Securities": Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities that entitle the holders
thereof to receive payments that depend (except for rights or other assets designed to assure the
servicing or timely distribution of proceeds to holders of such Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities)
on the cash flow from (a) a pool of franchise loans made to operators of franchises that provide oil,
gasoline, restaurant or food services and provide other services related thereto and (b) leases or
subleases of equipment to such operators for use in the provision of such goods and services. Such
securities generally have the following characteristics:

(i) the loans, leases or subleases have varying contractual maturities;

(ii) the loans are secured by real property purchased or improved with the proceeds thereof
(or to refinance an outstanding loan the proceeds of which were so used);

(iii) the obligations of the lessors or sublessors of the equipment may be secured not only by
the leased equipment but also the related real estate;

(iv) the loans, leases and subleases are obligations of a relatively limited number of obligors
and accordingly represent a relatively undiversified pool of obligor credit risk;

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 (v) payment of the loans can vary substantially from the contractual payment schedule (if
any), with prepayment of individual loans depending on numerous factors specific to the
particular obligors and upon whether, in the case of loans bearing interest at a fixed rate,
such loans include an effective prepayment premium;

(vi) the repayment stream on the leases and subleases is primarily determined by a
contractual payment schedule, with early termination of such leases and subleases
predominantly dependent upon the disposition to a lessee, a sublessee or third party of
the underlying equipment; and

(vii) such leases and subleases typically provide for the right of the lessee or sublessee to
purchase the equipment for its stated residual value.

"CMBS Large Loan Securities": Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (other than CMBS
Conduit Securities and CMBS Credit Tenant Lease Securities) that entitle the holders thereof to receive
payments that depend (except for rights or other assets designed to assure the servicing or timely
distribution of proceeds to holders of such Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities) on the cash flow
from a commercial mortgage loan or a pool of commercial mortgage loans made to finance the
acquisition, construction and improvement of properties, generally having the following characteristics:

(i) the commercial mortgage loans have varying contractual maturities;

(ii) the commercial mortgage loans are secured by real property purchased or improved with
the proceeds thereof (or to refinance an outstanding loan the proceeds of which were so
used);

(iii) the commercial mortgage loans are obligations of a limited number of obligors and
accordingly represent a relatively undiversified pool of obligor credit risk (including in
comparison to CMBS Conduit Securities);

(iv) repayment thereof can vary substantially from the contractual payment schedule (if any),
with early prepayment of individual loans depending on numerous factors specific to the
particular obligors and upon whether, in the case of loans bearing interest at a fixed rate,
such loans or securities include an effective prepayment premium;

(v) the valuation of individual properties securing the commercial mortgage loans is the
primary factor in any decision to invest in these securities; and

(vi) the commercial mortgage loans have relatively large average balances (including in
comparison to RMBS).

"CMBS RE-REMIC Securities": Securities that represent an interest in a real estate mortgage
investment conduit backed by CMBS.

"Co-Issued Notes": Collectively, the Class SS Notes and the Class A-1 Notes.

"Collateral": Collectively, the Collateral Securities and the Eligible Investments.

"Collateral Account": The segregated trust account into which the Issuer shall, from time to
time, deposit Issuer Assets.

"Collateral Administration Agreement": The Collateral Administration Agreement, dated as of

the Closing Date, between the Issuer and the Collateral Administrator.

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 "Collateral Administrator": LaSalle Bank National Association, solely in its capacity as
Collateral Administrator under the Collateral Administration Agreement, until a successor Person shall
have become the Collateral Administrator pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Collateral
Administration Agreement, and thereafter "Collateral Administrator" shall mean such successor Person.

"Collateral Default": An event of default (as defined in the relevant Underlying Instruments)
which has (i) occurred and is continuing with respect to any of the Collateral (other than a Collateral
Security that has been purchased with Excess Disposition Proceeds only and which at the time of its
acquisition did not satisfy the requirements set forth in the Collateral Security Eligibility Criteria) and (ii) if
the relevant Underlying Instruments require an acceleration to occur following an event of default (as
defined in the relevant Underlying Instruments) in order to liquidate the related underlying collateral,
resulted in such acceleration.

"Collateral Put Agreement Early Termination": The occurrence of either a Collateral Put
Agreement Event of Default or a Collateral Put Agreement Termination Event.

"Collateral Put Agreement Early Termination Date": An early termination date under the
Collateral Put Agreement (other than as triggered by the Credit Default Swap or the Basis Swap).

"Collateral Put Provider Credit Support Document": The meaning assigned to the term
"Credit Support Document" in the Collateral Put Agreement and initially, the guaranty dated as of the
Closing Date by GS Group with respect to the obligations of the Collateral Put Provider under the
Collateral Put Agreement.

"Collateral Put Provider Credit Support Provider": The meaning assigned to the term "Credit
Support Provider" in the Collateral Put Agreement and initially, GS Group.

"Collateral Security Substitution Information Notice": A notice from the Trustee or the Issuing
and Paying Agent, as applicable, to an Originating Noteholder notifying such Originating Noteholder that
(i) each Proposed New BIE Collateral Security identified in the related Collateral Security Substitution
Request Notice is an Eligible BIE Collateral Security and (ii) the BIE Transaction Cost and the BIE Basis
Swap Payment relating to such Proposed New BIE Collateral Security.

"Collateral Security Substitution Noteholder Refusal Notice": A notice from the Trustee or
the Issuing and Paying Agent, as applicable, to an Originating Noteholder notifying such Originating
Noteholder that the Holders of a Majority of the Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding Amount of the
Notes voting as a single class did not approve the Proposed New BIE Collateral Security by the BIE
Notification Date.

"Collateral Security Substitution Refusal Notice": A notice from the Trustee or the Issuing and
Paying Agent, as applicable, to an Originating Noteholder notifying such Originating Noteholder that (i)
one or more Proposed New BIE Collateral Securities identified in the related Collateral Security
Substitution Request Notice is not an Eligible BIE Collateral Security, (ii) the identity of each Eligible BIE
Collateral Security and (iii) the identity of each Proposed New BIE Collateral Security that is not an
Eligible BIE Collateral Security.

"Collateral Security Substitution Request Notice": A notice from an Originating Noteholder to

the Trustee or the Issuing and Paying Agent, as applicable, (i) requesting the substitution of one or more
Proposed New BIE Collateral Securities for one or more existing Collateral Securities, (ii) identifying each
Collateral Security and the par amount to be substituted, (iii) identifying each Proposed New BIE
Collateral Security and the par amount and (iv) any other information that such Originating Noteholder
deems relevant.

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 "Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities" or "CMBS": Securities that represent interests in,
or enable holders thereof to receive payments that depend on the cashflow primarily from credit default
swaps that reference, in each case, obligations (including certificates of participation in obligations) that
are principally secured by mortgages on real property or interests therein having a multifamily or
commercial use, such as regional malls, other retail space, office buildings, industrial or warehouse
properties, hotels, nursing homes and senior living centers and shall include, without limitation, CMBS
Conduit Securities, CMBS Credit Tenant Lease Securities, CMBS Franchise Securities, CMBS Large
Loan Securities or CMBS RE-REMIC Securities, excluding, in each case, any securities that belong to an
Excluded Specified Type.

"Common Depository": ABN AMRO Bank N.V. (London Branch) on behalf of Euroclear.

"Corporate Securities": Publicly issued or privately placed debt obligations of corporate issuers
which are not REIT Debt Securities or Wrapped Securities.

"Credit Default Swap Early Termination Date": An early termination date under the Credit
Default Swap (other than as triggered by the Basis Swap or the Collateral Put Agreement).

"Credit Default Swap Fixed Rate Payer Calculation Period": An Interest Accrual Period.

"Credit Event Notice": An irrevocable notice that describes a Credit Event.

"Currency Adjusted Aggregate Outstanding Amount": When used with respect to any or all of
the Notes, the aggregate principal amount of such Notes when issued, as expressed in its currency of
denomination and thereafter adjusted as described in "Summary—Decrease in the Currency Adjusted
Aggregate Outstanding Amount of each Series of Notes" and "Summary—Increase in the Currency
Adjusted Aggregate Outstanding Amount of each Series of Notes".

"Currency Adjusted Redemption Refund Adjustment Amount": Any Series of Notes'

allocation of any Redemption Refund Adjustment Amount divided by the Applicable Series Foreign
Exchange Rate.

"Current Dollar Price": For each Reference Obligation and at any time of determination, the
product of (a) the Current Market Price for such Reference Obligation at such time and (b) the ICE
Reference Obligation Notional Amount of such Reference Obligation at such time.

"Current Market Price": At any time of determination, with respect to a Reference Obligation, a
percentage price determined by the Credit Default Swap Calculation Agent and confirmed by the
Collateral Administrator by (a) using the pricing service used by the Collateral Administrator in its normal
course of business for so long as the quote obtained from such pricing service has been provided by such
pricing service within two Business Days of the time of such determination or (b) (1) if subclause
(a) above is not applicable, asking five Approved Dealers to quote the offered-side price (excluding
accrued interest) for such Reference Obligation (in an amount equal to its Reference Obligation Notional
Amount) and (2) for so long as the Collateral Administrator is able to obtain one such quote from one
such Approved Dealer, taking the arithmetic average of such quotation(s).

"Current Period Implied Writedown Amount": For each Reference Obligation, with respect to
any Reference Obligation Calculation Period for such Reference Obligation, an amount determined as of
the last day of such Reference Obligation Calculation Period equal to the greater of (i) zero and (ii) the
product of (A) the Implied Writedown Percentage and (B) the greater of (1) zero and (2) the lesser of (x)
the Pari Passu Amount and (y) the Pari Passu Amount plus the Senior Amount minus the aggregate
outstanding asset pool balance securing the payment obligations on such Reference Obligation (all such
outstanding asset pool balances as obtained by the Credit Default Swap Calculation Agent from the most

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recently dated Servicer Report available as of such day), calculated based on the face amount of the
assets then in such pool, whether or not any such asset is performing.

"Day Count Fraction": With respect to Notes (x) denominated in Australian Dollars, Canadian
Dollars, New Zealand Dollars and Sterling, calculations will be based on the actual number of days in the
calculation period in respect of which payment is being made divided by 365 (or, if any portion of that
calculation period falls in a leap year, the sum of (i) the actual number of days in that portion of the
calculation period falling in a leap year divided by 366 and (ii) the actual number of days in that portion of
the calculation period falling in a non-leap year divided by 365) and (y) denominated in Dollars, Euro,
Francs, Krona and Yen, calculations will be based on the actual number of days in the calculation period
in respect of which payment is being made divided by 360.

"Defaulted Interest": Any interest due and payable in respect of any Note which is not
punctually paid or duly provided for on the applicable Payment Date or at the Stated Maturity, as the case
may be.

"Determination Date": With respect to a Payment Date, the last Business Day of the
immediately preceding Due Period.

"Disposition Proceeds": All Sale Proceeds and Put Proceeds.

"Distribution": Any payment of principal or interest or any dividend, premium or fee payment
made on, or any other distribution in respect of, a security or obligation.

"Dollar": A dollar or other equivalent unit in such coin or currency of the United States of America
as at the time shall be legal tender for all debts, public and private.

"DTC": The Depository Trust Company, its nominees, and their respective successors.

"Due Period": With respect to any Payment Date or the Mandatory Redemption Date, the period
commencing on the day immediately following the fifth Business Day prior to the preceding Payment Date
(or, in the case of the Due Period relating to the first Payment Date, beginning on the Closing Date) and
ending on (and including) the fifth Business Day prior to such Payment Date (or, in the case of a Due
Period that is applicable to the Payment Date relating to the Stated Maturity of any Note, the Optional
Redemption Date, a Partial Optional Redemption Date or the Mandatory Redemption Date, as the case
may be, ending on (and including) the Business Day immediately preceding such Payment Date or
Mandatory Redemption Date, as the case may be).

"Eligible BIE Collateral Security": A Proposed New BIE Collateral Security that satisfies the
BIE Collateral Security Eligibility Criteria.

"Eligible Country": Any country of the European Economic and Monetary Union that has
adopted the Euro currency that has long-term sovereign debt obligations rated at least "Aa2" by Moody's
(or "Aa3" in the case of Italy) and for which such country has been assigned a foreign currency issuer
credit rating of "AAA" by S&P.

"Eligible Investment": Any investment denominated in an Approved Currency that, at the time it
is delivered to the Trustee, is one or more of the following obligations or securities:

(i) direct (and, in the case of investments denominated in Dollars, Registered) obligations of,
and (and, in the case of investments denominated in Dollars, Registered) obligations fully
guaranteed by, the United States, any Eligible Country, Great Britain, Japan, Canada or
Australia or any agency or instrumentality of the United States, any Eligible Country,
Great Britain, Japan, Canada or Australia the obligations of which are expressly backed

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 by the full faith and credit of the United States, any Eligible Country, Great Britain, Japan,
Canada or Australia, so long as the related obligor or guarantor is rated "AAA" or "A-1+"
by S&P;

(ii) demand and time deposits in, certificates of deposit of, or banker's acceptances issued
by, any depository institution or trust company incorporated in the United States or any
state thereof or any Eligible Country, Great Britain, Japan, Canada or Australia, which
depository institution or trust company is subject to supervision and examination by
federal or state authorities (or, in the case of investments denominated in Approved
Currencies other than Dollars, governmental banking authorities) so long as (a) in the
case of demand and time deposits, such deposits (x) are held by banks rated "P-1" by
Moody's and "A-1+" by S&P (or at least "A-1" by S&P in the case of demand and time
deposits in LaSalle Bank National Association for so long as it is the Trustee hereunder)
and (y) are payable on demand daily without any restrictions and (b) in the case of
certificates of deposit or banker's acceptances, the related depository institution or trust
company is rated at least "A3" or "P-1" by Moody's and "AAA" or "A-1+" by S&P;

(iii) repurchase obligations with respect to (a) any security described in clause (i) above or (b)
any other security issued or guaranteed by an agency or instrumentality of the United
States, any Eligible Country, Great Britain, Japan, Canada or Australia, entered into with
a depository institution or trust company described in clause (ii) above or entered into
with a corporation whose long-term senior unsecured rating is at least "A1" by Moody's
and "AA-" by S&P and whose short-term credit rating is "P-1" by Moody's and "A-1+" by
S&P at the time of such investment, with a term not in excess of 91 days; provided that if
the term is greater than 30 days from the time of delivery, it has a long-term rating of
"AAA" by S&P;

(iv) commercial paper or other short-term obligations of a corporation, partnership, limited

liability company or trust, or any branch or agency thereof located in the United States or
any of its territories or any Eligible Country, Great Britain, Japan, Canada or Australia,
such commercial paper or other short-term obligations having a credit rating of "P-1" by
Moody's and "A-1+" by S&P, and that are Registered (in the case of investments
denominated in Dollars) and either are interest bearing or are sold at a discount from the
face amount thereof and have a maturity of not more than 91 days from their date of
issuance in the case of S&P and Moody's; provided that if the term is greater than 30
days from the time of delivery, it has a long-term rating of "AAA" by S&P;

(v) offshore money market funds which have a credit rating of not less than "Aaa/MR1+" by
Moody's and "AAA" or "AAAm" or "AAAm-G" by S&P;

(vi) Cash; and

(vii) any other investments subject to satisfaction of the S&P Rating Condition and the
Moody's Rating Condition;

which, in any case, (A) is acquired from a party acting in its capacity as broker-dealer in the ordinary
course of business, or in an arm's length open market transaction, and if not, is approved by S&P, (B) is
acquired at a price of no more than 100% of par and (C) if such obligation or security is subject to any
withholding tax, the obligor of the obligation or security is required to make "gross-up" payments that
cover the full amount of such withholding tax on an after-tax basis pursuant to the Underlying Instrument
with respect thereto.

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 "Emerging Market Country": Any jurisdiction that is not the United States or does not have a
foreign currency issuer rating of at least "AA-" by S&P and a long-term sovereign debt rating of at least
"Aa3" by Moody's.

"Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificate": An enhanced equipment trust certificate.

"EURIBOR": An amount determined only with respect to any Applicable Period for which Notes
denominated in Euros are Outstanding. For purposes of calculating the Series Interest Rates for each
Applicable Period, EURIBOR shall equal EURIBOR as used in the calculation of the Monthly Basis Swap
Payment for such Applicable Period. For purposes of calculating the Monthly Basis Swap Payment for
each Applicable Period, EURIBOR shall be calculated by the Basis Swap Calculation Agent as follows:

(a) On the Applicable Index Determination Date, the Basis Swap Calculation Agent will
determine EURIBOR, expressed per annum, for deposits in Euro for the Applicable
Period by reference to offered quotation on Telerate Page 248 (or through a successor
information service providing interest rates comparable thereto) as at 11:00 a.m.
(Brussels time) on such Applicable Index Determination Date. In the event that the
offered rate shown on the Telerate monitor is replaced by corresponding interest rates of
more than one bank, the Basis Swap Calculation Agent shall determine the arithmetic
mean of such interest rates (at least two) so displayed (rounded if necessary to the
nearest one hundred-thousandth of a percentage point, with 0.000005% being rounded
upwards). "Telerate" means the Associated Press-Dow Jones Telerate Service.

(b) In the event that the Telerate Page 248 is not available or if no quotation appears
thereon on the Applicable Index Determination Date, the Basis Swap Calculation Agent
shall request the principal offices within the Euro-zone of four leading banks in the Euro-
zone as selected by the Basis Swap Calculation Agent (the "Euro Reference Banks") to
provide the Basis Swap Calculation Agent with its offered quotation (expressed as a
percentage per annum) for deposits in Euros for the Applicable Period to leading banks
in the Euro-zone interbank market at approximately 11:00 a.m. (Brussels time) on the
Applicable Index Determination Date. If at least two such quotations are provided, the
EURIBOR for such Interest Accrual Period shall be the arithmetic mean (rounded if
necessary to the nearest one hundred-thousandth of a percentage point, with
0.000005% being rounded upwards) of such offered quotations, all as determined by the
Basis Swap Calculation Agent. If, on the Applicable Index Determination Date only one
or none of the Euro Reference Banks provides the Basis Swap Calculation Agent with
such offered quotations, the EURIBOR for the relevant Interest Accrual Period shall be
the rate per annum which the Basis Swap Calculation Agent determines to be the
arithmetic mean (rounded if necessary to the nearest one hundred-thousandth of a
percentage point, with 0.000005% being rounded upwards) of the rates, as
communicated to (and at the request of) the Basis Swap Calculation Agent by leading
banks in the Euro-zone as selected by the Basis Swap Calculation Agent, as at 11:00
a.m. (Brussels time) on the relevant Interest Determination Date, for loans in Euros for a
period equal to the Applicable Period to leading banks in the Euro-zone; provided,
however, that if the Basis Swap Calculation Agent is required but is unable to determine
a rate in accordance with one of the procedures provided above, EURIBOR shall be
EURIBOR as determined on the most recent date EURIBOR was available. As used
herein, "Reference Banks" means four major banks in the European interbank market
selected by the Basis Swap Calculation Agent.

(c) The Basis Swap Calculation Agent shall provide EURIBOR to the Note Calculation Agent
as promptly as practicable following the determination thereof. As soon as possible after
11:00 a.m. (New York time) on each Applicable Index Determination Date, but in no
event later than 11:00 a.m. (New York time) on the Business Day immediately following
each Applicable Index Determination Date, the Note Calculation Agent will cause notice
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 Amounts (rounded to the nearest cent, with half a cent being rounded upward) on the
related Payment Date to be communicated to the Issuers, the Trustee, the Issuing and
Paying Agent, Euroclear, Clearstream and the paying agents. The Note Calculation
Agent will also specify to the Issuers the quotations upon which the Series Interest Rates
are based, and in any event the Note Calculation Agent shall notify the Issuers before
5:00 p.m. (New York time) on each Applicable Index Determination Date if it has not
determined and is not in the process of determining the Series Interest Rates and the
Series Interest Amounts, together with its reasons therefor.

"Euro", "Euros" and "€": The currency introduced at the start of the third stage of European
economic and monetary union pursuant to the Treaty establishing the European Community, as amended
from time to time.

"Euroclear": The Euroclear System.

"Exchange Act": The U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

"Excluded Specified Types": Shall include: (i) ABS Aircraft Securities, (ii) ABS Future Flow
Securities, (iii) ABS Health Care Receivable Securities, (iv) ABS Mutual Fund Fee Securities, (v) ABS
Structured Settlement Securities, (vi) ABS Subprime Auto Securities, (vii) ABS Tax Lien Securities, (viii)
ABS Timeshare Securities, (ix) CDO Corporate Bond Securities, (x) CDO Emerging Market Securities,
(xi) CDO Market Value Securities, (xii) CMBS Credit Tenant Lease Securities, (xiii) CMBS Franchise
Securities, (xiv) Corporate Securities, (xv) Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificates, (xvi) RMBS
Manufactured Housing Securities, (xvii) CDO Trust Preferred Securities and (xviii) CDO Single-Tranche
Synthetic Securities.

"Expected Principal Amount": With respect to any Reference Obligation and its Final
Amortization Date or Legal Final Maturity Date, an amount equal to (i) the Reference Obligation
Outstanding Principal Amount of such Reference Obligation payable on such day (excluding any amount
representing capitalized interest that relates to the term of the Credit Default Swap) assuming for this
purpose that sufficient funds are available for such payment, where such amount shall be determined in
accordance with the related Underlying Instruments, minus (ii) the sum of (A) the Aggregate Implied
Writedown Amount with respect to such Reference Obligation (if any) and (B) the net aggregate principal
deficiency balance or realized loss amounts (however described in the related Underlying Instruments)
that are attributable to such Reference Obligation. The Expected Principal Amount shall be determined
without regard to the effect of any provisions (however described) of the related Underlying Instruments
that permit the limitation of due payments or distributions of funds in accordance with the terms of such
Reference Obligation or that provide for the extinguishing or reduction of such payments or distributions.

"Final Amortization Date": With respect to any Reference Obligation, the first to occur of (i) the
date on which the Reference Obligation Notional Amount of such Reference Obligation is reduced to zero
and (ii) the date on which the assets securing such Reference Obligation or designated to fund amounts
due in respect of such Reference Obligation are liquidated, distributed or otherwise disposed of in full and
the proceeds thereof are distributed or otherwise disposed of in full.

"Fitch": Fitch, Inc. and its subsidiaries and any successor or successors thereto.

"GBP-LIBOR": An amount determined only with respect to any Applicable Period for which
Notes denominated in Sterling are Outstanding. For purposes of calculating the Series Interest Rates for
each Applicable Period, GBP-LIBOR shall equal GBP-LIBOR as used in the calculation of the Monthly
Basis Swap Payment for such Applicable Period. For purposes of calculating the Monthly Basis Swap
Payment for each Applicable Period, GBP-LIBOR shall be calculated by the Basis Swap Calculation
Agent as follows:

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obtained by the Basis Swap Calculation Agent, for Sterling deposits in Europe for the
Applicable Period which appears on Telerate Page 3750 (as defined in the International
Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. 2000 Interest Rate and Currency Exchange
Definitions), or such page as may replace Telerate Page 3750, as of 11:00 a.m. (New
York time) on such Applicable Index Determination Date.

(b) If, on any Applicable Index Determination Date, such rate does not appear on Telerate
Page 3750, or such page as may replace Telerate Page 3750, the Basis Swap
Calculation Agent shall determine the arithmetic mean of the offered quotations of the
Reference Banks to leading banks in the London interbank market for Sterling deposits
in Europe for the Applicable Period in an amount determined by the Basis Swap
Calculation Agent by reference to requests for quotations as of approximately 11:00 a.m.
(New York time) on the Applicable Index Determination Date made by the Basis Swap
Calculation Agent to the Reference Banks. If, on any Applicable Index Determination
Date, at least two of the Reference Banks provide such quotations, GBP-LIBOR shall
equal such arithmetic mean of such quotations. If, on any Applicable Index
Determination Date, only one or none of the Reference Banks provides such quotations,
GBP-LIBOR shall be deemed to be the arithmetic mean of the offered quotations that
leading banks in the City of New York selected by the Basis Swap Calculation Agent are
quoting on the relevant Applicable Index Determination Date for Eurodollar deposits for
the Applicable Period in an amount determined by the Basis Swap Calculation Agent by
reference to the principal London offices of leading banks in the London interbank
market; provided, however, that if the Basis Swap Calculation Agent is required but is
unable to determine a rate in accordance with at least one of the procedures provided
above, GBP-LIBOR shall be GBP-LIBOR as determined on the most recent date GBP-
LIBOR was available. As used herein, "Reference Banks" means four major banks in
the London interbank market selected by the Basis Swap Calculation Agent.

(c) The Basis Swap Calculation Agent shall provide GBP-LIBOR to the Note Calculation
Agent as promptly as practicable following the determination thereof. As soon as
possible after 11:00 a.m. (New York time) on each Applicable Index Determination Date,
but in no event later than 11:00 a.m. (New York time) on the Business Day immediately
following each Applicable Index Determination Date, the Note Calculation Agent will
cause notice of the Series Interest Rates for the next Interest Accrual Period and the
Series Interest Amounts (rounded to the nearest cent, with half a cent being rounded
upward) on the related Payment Date to be communicated to the Issuers, the Trustee,
the Issuing and Paying Agent, Euroclear, Clearstream and the paying agents. The Note
Calculation Agent will also specify to the Issuers the quotations upon which the Series
Interest Rates are based, and in any event the Note Calculation Agent shall notify the
Issuers before 5:00 p.m. (New York time) on each Applicable Index Determination Date if
it has not determined and is not in the process of determining the Series Interest Rates
and the Series Interest Amounts, together with its reasons therefor.

"Global Notes": Collectively, the Rule 144A Global Notes and the Regulation S Global Notes.

"GS Group": The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

"Holder" or "Noteholder": With respect to any Note, the Person in whose name such Note is
registered in the Note Register or Issuer Note Register, as applicable.

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 "ICE Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding Amount": When used with respect to any or all
of the Notes, initially, the Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding Amount of such Class on the Closing
Date; thereafter, it will be:

(a) decreased by an amount equal to:

(i) on the fifth Business Day following the calculation of any ICE Loss Amount, the
product of (a) the related ICE Unscaled Credit Event Adjustment Amount and (b)
the related Note Scaling Factor (such amount determined under this subclause
(i), the "ICE Credit Event Adjustment Amount");

(ii) on the Payment Date immediately following the Due Period in which a Reference
Obligation Amortization Amount is determined by the Credit Default Swap
Calculation Agent on one or more Reference Obligation(s), the Notional Principal
Adjustment Amount with respect to such Class of Notes on such date;

(iii) on any Stated Maturity with respect to a Series of such Class, after giving effect
to clauses (i) and (ii) above, the ICE Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding
Amount of the Notes maturing on such date; and

(iv) on a Partial Optional Redemption Date, after giving effect to clauses (i) through
(iii) above, the ICE Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding Amount of the Notes
of such Class that are redeemed in connection with such Partial Optional
Redemption; and

(b) increased on any day on which additional Notes of such Class are issued by the principal
amount of such additional issuance (or the USD Equivalent of such principal amount if
issued in an Approved Currency other than Dollars).

For the avoidance of doubt, with respect to a Class with more than one Series Outstanding at
such time of determination, any pro rata allocations made on such date pursuant to subclauses (a)(i)
through (iv) above will be based on the ICE Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding Amount of each
Series of such Class, as expressed in Dollars.

On any date of determination, decreases to the ICE Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding
Amount of any Class of Notes will be determined by giving effect, in the following order, to the (i)
aggregate related ICE Credit Event Adjustment Amount (if any) and (ii) aggregate related Notional
Principal Adjustment Amount (if any).

"ICE Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding Amount Differential": An amount equal to, with
respect to any Class of Notes, at any time of determination, the greater of (i) the ICE Aggregate USD
Equivalent Outstanding Amount of such Class at such time less the Aggregate USD Equivalent
Outstanding Amount of such Class at such time and (ii) zero.

"ICE Class Notional Amount": With respect to any Class of Notes on the Closing Date, the
Initial Class Notional Amount of such Class of Notes; thereafter it will be decreased by an amount (as
expressed in Dollars) equal to:

(i) on the fifth Business Day following the calculation of any ICE Loss Amount, if greater than
zero, the lesser of (a)(i) the related ICE Loss Amount less (ii) the ICE Class Notional
Amount of all Classes of Notes that are subordinated to such Class immediately prior to
such determination and (b) the ICE Class Notional Amount of such Class immediately
prior to such determination (such amount, the "ICE Unscaled Credit Event Adjustment
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 (ii) on the Payment Date immediately following the Due Period in which a Reference
Obligation Amortization Amount is determined by the Credit Default Swap Calculation
Agent on one or more Reference Obligation(s), the Unscaled Notional Principal
Adjustment Amount with respect to such Class of Notes on such date.

On any date of determination, decreases to the ICE Class Notional Amount of any Class of Notes
will be determined by giving effect, in the following order, to the (i) aggregate related ICE Unscaled Credit
Event Adjustment Amount (if any) and (ii) aggregate related Unscaled Notional Principal Adjustment
Amount (if any).

"ICE Class Notional Amount Differential": An amount equal to, with respect to a Class of
Notes, at any time of determination, the greater of (i) the ICE Class Notional Amount of such Class at
such time less the Class Notional Amount of such Class at such time and (ii) zero.

"ICE Currency Adjusted Accrued Interest Amount": With respect to any Series of Notes, an
amount equal to the aggregate amount of interest accrued, at the applicable Series Interest Rate, during
the related Interest Accrual Period on the average daily ICE Currency Adjusted Aggregate Outstanding
Amount of such Series of Notes during the preceding Interest Accrual Period.

"ICE Currency Adjusted Aggregate Outstanding Amount": When used with respect to any or
all of the Notes, the aggregate principal amount of such Notes when issued, as expressed in their
currency of denomination and thereafter decreased:

(i) with respect to any ICE Credit Event Adjustment Amount or Notional Principal Adjustment
Amount, by an amount equal the product of (a) such Notes' allocation of any ICE Credit
Event Adjustment Amount or Notional Principal Adjustment Amount, as described in the
definition of "ICE Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding Amount", as applicable, and
(b) the Applicable Series Foreign Exchange Rate;

(ii) on the Stated Maturity with respect to a Series of Notes, after giving effect to any
reductions pursuant to subclause (i) above, by the ICE Currency Adjusted Aggregate
Outstanding Amount of such Notes; and

(iii) in connection with a Partial Optional Redemption of such Notes, after giving effect to any
reductions pursuant to subclauses (i) and (ii) above, by the ICE Currency Adjusted
Aggregate Outstanding Amount of such Notes redeemed in connection with such Partial
Optional Redemption.

"ICE Currency Adjusted Aggregate Outstanding Amount Differential": An amount equal to,
with respect any Series of Notes, at any time of determination, the greater of (i) the ICE Currency
Adjusted Aggregate Outstanding Amount of such Series at such time less the Currency Adjusted
Aggregate Outstanding Amount of such Series at such time and (ii) zero.

"ICE Currency Adjusted Interest Differential": With respect to any Series of Notes of any
Class, an amount equal to (i) the ICE Currency Adjusted Accrued Interest Amount less (ii) the Interest
Distribution Amount (other than with respect to clause (d) of the definition thereof) with respect to such
Series of Notes.

"ICE Currency Adjusted Interest Reimbursement Amount": On any Payment Date, an

amount equal to the aggregate of, with respect to any Series of Notes, the products of:

(i) the ICE Currency Adjusted Reimbursable Interest Amount relating to such Series of Notes
on such Payment Date (prior to giving effect to subclause (D) in the definition thereof on
such Payment Date); and

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 (ii) the lesser of (a) 1 or (b) a fraction, the numerator of which is, if greater than zero, (1) the
aggregate Unscaled Reinstatement Adjustment Amount of the Class related to such
Series determined by the Credit Default Swap Calculation Agent during the related Due
Period less (2) the aggregate Unscaled Credit Event Adjustment Amount of the Class
related to such Series with respect to Credit Events determined by the Credit Default
Swap Calculation Agent during the related Due Period, and the denominator of which is
the ICE Class Notional Amount Differential of the Class related to such Series on the
Determination Date immediately prior to the previous Payment Date; provided, however,
that if such ICE Class Notional Amount Differential on the Determination Date
immediately prior to the previous Payment Date is zero, then this subclause (ii) will be
deemed to have a value of zero.

"ICE Currency Adjusted Reimbursable Interest Amount": On the Closing Date and with
respect to any Series of Notes, zero. On any Payment Date thereafter, the ICE Currency Adjusted
Reimbursable Interest Amount with respect to any Series shall equal the sum of:

(A) the product of (i) the ICE Currency Adjusted Reimbursable Interest Amount with respect
to such Series on the immediately preceding Payment Date (or, in the case of the first
Payment Date, the Closing Date) (after giving effect to any adjustments on the preceding
Payment Date or the Closing Date, as the case may be, in accordance with this
definition) and (ii) one plus the product of (a) the Series Interest Rate with respect to
such Series and (b) the applicable Day Count Fraction; plus

(B) the ICE Currency Adjusted Interest Differential related to the immediately preceding
Interest Accrual Period; minus

(C) with respect to any Reference Obligation that was removed from the Reference Portfolio
during the preceding Due Period (if any), any ICE Currency Adjusted Reimbursable
Interest Amount corresponding to the sum of any Loss Amounts determined with respect
to such Reference Obligation that have not been subsequently reimbursed; provided
that, for the avoidance of doubt, this section (C) will only be applicable if an ICE Loss
Amount with respect to such Series has been calculated in connection with such
removal; minus

(D) any ICE Currency Adjusted Interest Reimbursement Amount (including, for the avoidance
of doubt, as a component of any Optional Redemption Reimbursement Amount) paid to
such Series of Notes of such Class on such Payment Date.

"ICE Loss Amount": On (i) any Credit Default Swap Calculation Date, with respect to a Credit
Event, the ICE Loss Amount will be zero; and (ii) any Business Day on which a Reference Obligation for
which one or more Credit Events has occurred is removed from the Reference Portfolio, the sum of any
Loss Amounts that have not been subsequently reimbursed with respect to such Reference Obligation
prior to such removal; provided that, with respect to any Reference Obligation not denominated in Dollars,
the ICE Loss Amount shall equal the product of (a) the ICE Loss Amount denominated in such other
currency determined under subclauses (i) and (ii) above and (b) the applicable Notional Foreign
Exchange Rate.

"ICE Reference Obligation Notional Amount": With respect to any Reference Obligation, an
amount equal to the Initial Reference Obligation Notional Amount on the Closing Date and that will be
decreased on each day on which a Principal Payment or a Reference Obligation Repayment Amount is
determined by the Credit Default Swap Calculation Agent, by the relevant Reference Obligation
Amortization Amount.

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 "ICE Reference Obligation Notional Amount Differential": With respect to any Reference
Obligation, the (i) ICE Reference Obligation Notional Amount of such Reference Obligation less (ii) the
Reference Obligation Notional Amount of such Reference Obligation.

"Implied Rating": In the case of a rating of a Reference Obligation by a Rating Agency, a rating
that is determined by reference to any publicly available, fully monitored rating by another rating agency
that, by its terms, addresses the full scope of the payment promise of the obligor.

"Implied Writedown Amount": For each Reference Obligation, (i) if the related Underlying
Instruments do not provide for writedowns, applied losses, principal deficiencies or realized losses as
described in clause (i) of the definition of "Writedown" to occur in respect of such Reference Obligation,
on any Reference Obligation Payment Date, an amount determined by the Credit Default Swap
Calculation Agent equal to the excess, if any, of the Current Period Implied Writedown Amount over the
Previous Period Implied Writedown Amount, in each case in respect of such Reference Obligation
Calculation Period to which such Reference Obligation Payment Date relates, and (ii) in any other case,
zero.

"Implied Writedown Percentage": For each Reference Obligation, the ratio of (i) the related
Reference Obligation Outstanding Principal Amount divided by (ii) the related Pari Passu Amount.

"Implied Writedown Reimbursement Amount": With respect to any Reference Obligation, (i) if
the related Underlying Instruments do not provide for writedowns, applied losses, principal deficiencies or
realized losses as described in (i) of the definition of "Writedown" to occur in respect of such Reference
Obligation, on any Reference Obligation Payment Date for such Reference Obligation, an amount
determined by the Credit Default Swap Calculation Agent equal to the excess, if any, of the Previous
Period Implied Writedown Amount for such Reference Obligation over the Current Period Implied
Writedown Amount for such Reference Obligation, in each case in respect of the related Reference
Obligation Calculation Period to which such Reference Obligation Payment Date relates, and (ii) in any
other case, zero; provided that the aggregate of all Implied Writedown Reimbursement Amounts at any
time with respect to a Reference Obligation shall not exceed the Reference Obligation Outstanding
Principal Amount.

"Independent": As to any Person, any other Person (including a firm of accountants or lawyers
and any member thereof) who (i) does not have and is not committed to acquire any material direct or any
material indirect financial interest in such Person or in any Affiliate of such Person, (ii) is not connected
with such Person as an officer, employee, promoter, underwriter, voting trustee, partner, director or
Person performing similar functions and (iii) is not Affiliated with a firm that fails to satisfy the criteria set
forth in (i) and (ii). "Independent" when used with respect to any accountant may include an accountant
who audits the books of any Person if in addition to satisfying the criteria set forth above the accountant is
independent with respect to such Person within the meaning of Rule 101 of the Code of Ethics of the
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

"Initial Class Notional Amount": With respect to: (i) the Class SS Notes, $1,100,000,000;
(ii) the Class A-1 Notes, $200,000,000; (iii) the Class A-2 Notes, $280,000,000; (iv) the Class B Notes,
$60,000,000; (v) the Class C Notes, $100,000,000; (vi) the Class D Notes, $60,000,000; and (vii) the
Class FL Notes, $200,000,000; in each case denominated in Dollars or the USD Equivalent of any
Approved Currency other than Dollars.

"Initial Face Amount": For each Reference Obligation, an amount as specified in the Reference
Obligation Registry at the time of inclusion of such Reference Obligation in the Reference Portfolio, or, if
such Reference Obligation is not denominated in Dollars, the product of (i) such amount and (ii) the
applicable Notional Foreign Exchange Rate.

"Initial Factor": For each Reference Obligation, the factor for such Reference Obligation on the
Closing Date, as specified in the Reference Obligation Registry.

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 "Initial Purchaser": Goldman, Sachs & Co.

"Initial Reference Obligation Notional Amount": For (i) each Dollar denominated Reference
Obligation, the notional amount of such Reference Obligation as recorded in the Reference Obligation
Registry, and (ii) each Reference Obligation denominated in a currency other than Dollars, the product of
(a) the notional amount of such Reference Obligation denominated in such other currency as recorded in
the Reference Obligation Registry and (b) its Notional Foreign Exchange Rate, in each case as of the
time of inclusion of such Reference Obligation in the Reference Portfolio.

"Initial Reference Portfolio": The portfolio of Reference Obligations on the Closing Date.

"Initial Reference Portfolio Notional Amount": The aggregate Reference Obligation Notional
Amount of the Initial Reference Portfolio.

"Insurer": With respect to any Reference Obligation, the Insurer set out in Schedule A with
respect to such Reference Obligation.

"Interest Accrual Period": The period from and including the Closing Date to but excluding the
first Payment Date, and each successive period from and including each Payment Date to but excluding
the following Payment Date (except with respect to the Payment Date preceding the Stated Maturity or
the Mandatory Redemption Date, as the case may be, to but excluding the Stated Maturity or the
Mandatory Redemption Date, as the case may be).

"Interest Distribution Amount": With respect to any Payment Date and with respect to any
Series of Notes, the sum of:

(a) the aggregate amount of interest accrued, at the applicable Series Interest Rate, during
the related Interest Accrual Period on the average daily Currency Adjusted Aggregate
Outstanding Amount of such Series of Notes during the preceding Interest Accrual
Period;

(b) the aggregate amount of interest accrued, at the applicable Series Interest Rate, during
the related Interest Accrual Period, on any Defaulted Interest relating to such Series of
Notes;

(c) any Defaulted Interest relating to such Series of Notes; and

(d) any ICE Currency Adjusted Interest Reimbursement Amount allocable to such Series.

"Interest Proceeds": With respect to any Payment Date (including the Optional Redemption
Date or any Partial Optional Redemption Date, the Mandatory Redemption Date and/or the Stated
Maturity), without duplication:

(i) the portion of the Collateral Interest Amount actually received during the related Due
Period;

(ii) the Monthly Basis Swap Payment received on such Payment Date;

(iii) the Fixed Payment (for the avoidance of doubt, excluding those related amounts
deposited in the CDS Issuer Fixed Payment Subaccount on such Payment Date but
including those related amounts released from the CDS Issuer Fixed Payment
Subaccount on such Payment Date) with respect to such Payment Date;

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 (iv) any ICE Currency Adjusted Interest Reimbursement Amounts received during the related
Due Period;

(v) after an event of default, as such term is defined under the Collateral Put Agreement, any
interest payment received by the Issuer from the Posted Collateral during the related Due
Period (but not to exceed the amount of the Collateral Put Provider's obligations owed to
the Issuer); and

(vi) all payments of principal on Eligible Investments purchased with the proceeds of any of
items (i), (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v) of this definition (without duplication) received during the
related Due Period;

provided, that, prior to an event of default, as such term is defined in the Collateral Put Agreement, any
payments received by the Issuer under the Posted Collateral shall not constitute "Interest Proceeds" and
such amounts shall be deposited in the Collateral Put Provider Account and be treated in accordance with
the Credit Support Annex, if any.

"Investment Company Act": The U.S. Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.

"ISDA Credit Derivatives Definitions": The 2003 Credit Derivative Definitions published by the
International Swap and Derivatives Association, Inc., as supplemented by the May 2003 Supplement to
the 2003 Credit Derivatives Definitions.

"Issuer Assets": All money (except for money, securities, investments and agreements in the
Issuer's bank account in the Cayman Islands), instruments and other property and rights, including,
without limitation, the Collateral and the Issuer's rights under the Credit Default Swap, the Basis Swap,
the Collateral Put Agreement, the Collateral Disposal Agreement and the Portfolio Selection Agreement,
subject to or intended to be subject to the lien of the Indenture for the benefit of the Secured Parties as of
any particular time, including all Proceeds thereof and the rights, title and interest granted by the Issuer to
the Trustee under the Indenture.

"Issuer Note Register": The register maintained by the Issuing and Paying Agent or any Issuer
Note Registrar with respect to the Issuer Notes under the Issuing and Paying Agency Agreement.

"Issuer Note Registrar": The agent appointed by the Issuer under the Issuing and Paying
Agency Agreement to act as note registrar for the purpose of registering and recording in the Issuer Note
Register the Issuer Notes and transfers of such Notes.

"Issuer Notes": Collectively, the Class A-2 Notes, the Class B Notes, the Class C Note, the
Class D Notes and the Class FL Notes.

"JPY-LIBOR": An amount determined only with respect to any Applicable Period for which Notes
denominated in Yen are Outstanding. For purposes of calculating the Series Interest Rates for each
Applicable Period, JPY-LIBOR shall equal JPY-LIBOR as used in the calculation of the Monthly Basis
Swap Payment for such Applicable Period. For purposes of calculating the Monthly Basis Swap Payment
for each Applicable Period, JPY-LIBOR shall be calculated by the Basis Swap Calculation Agent as
follows:

(a) On each Applicable Index Determination Date, JPY-LIBOR shall equal the rate, as
obtained by the Basis Swap Calculation Agent, for deposits in Yen for the Applicable
Period which appears on Telerate Page 3750 (as defined in the International Swaps and
Derivatives Association, Inc. 2000 Interest Rate and Currency Exchange Definitions), or
such page as may replace Telerate Page 3750, as of 11:00 a.m. (New York time) on
such Applicable Index Determination Date.

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 (b) If, on any Applicable Index Determination Date, such rate does not appear on Telerate
Page 3750, or such page as may replace Telerate Page 3750, the Basis Swap
Calculation Agent shall determine the arithmetic mean of the offered quotations of the
Reference Banks to leading banks in the London interbank market for deposits in Yen for
the Applicable Period in an amount determined by the Basis Swap Calculation Agent by
reference to requests for quotations as of approximately 11:00 a.m. (New York time) on
the Applicable Index Determination Date made by the Basis Swap Calculation Agent to
the Reference Banks. If, on any Applicable Index Determination Date, at least two of the
Reference Banks provide such quotations, JPY-LIBOR shall equal such arithmetic mean
of such quotations. If, on any Applicable Index Determination Date, only one or none of
the Reference Banks provides such quotations, JPY-LIBOR shall be deemed to be the
arithmetic mean of the offered quotations that leading banks in Tokyo selected by the
Basis Swap Calculation Agent are quoting on the relevant Applicable Index
Determination Date for loans in Yen for the Applicable Period in an amount determined
by the Basis Swap Calculation Agent equal to an amount that is representative for a
single transaction in such market at such time to leading European banks; provided,
however, that if the Basis Swap Calculation Agent is required but is unable to determine
a rate in accordance with at least one of the procedures provided above, JPY-LIBOR
shall be JPY-LIBOR as determined on the most recent date JPY-LIBOR was available.
As used herein, "Reference Banks" means four major banks in the London interbank
market selected by the Basis Swap Calculation Agent.

(c) The Basis Swap Calculation Agent shall provide JPY-LIBOR to the Note Calculation
Agent as promptly as practicable following the determination thereof. As soon as possible
after 11:00 a.m. (New York time) on each Applicable Index Determination Date, but in no
event later than 11:00 a.m. (New York time) on the Business Day immediately following
each Applicable Index Determination Date, the Note Calculation Agent will cause notice
of the Series Interest Rates for the next Interest Accrual Period and the Series Interest
Amounts (rounded to the nearest cent, with half a cent being rounded upward) on the
related Payment Date to be communicated to the Issuers, the Trustee, the Issuing and
Paying Agent, Euroclear, Clearstream and the paying agents. The Note Calculation
Agent will also specify to the Issuers the quotations upon which the Series Interest Rates
are based, and in any event the Note Calculation Agent shall notify the Issuers before
5:00 p.m. (New York time) on each Applicable Index Determination Date if it has not
determined and is not in the process of determining the Series Interest Rates and the
Series Interest Amounts, together with its reasons therefor.

"Legal Final Maturity Date": With respect to any Reference Obligation, the "Rated Final Maturity
Date" set out in Schedule A with respect to such Reference Obligation (subject, for the avoidance of
doubt, to any business day convention applicable to the legal final maturity date of the Reference
Obligation), provided that if the legal final maturity date of the Reference Obligation is amended, the Legal
Final Maturity Date shall be such date as amended.

"LIBOR": An amount determined only with respect to any Applicable Period for which Notes
denominated in Dollars are Outstanding. For purposes of calculating the Series Interest Rates for each
Applicable Period, LIBOR shall equal LIBOR as used in the calculation of the Monthly Basis Swap
Payment for such Applicable Period. For purposes of calculating the Monthly Basis Swap Payment for
each Applicable Period, LIBOR shall be calculated by the Basis Swap Calculation Agent as follows:

(a) On each Applicable Index Determination Date, LIBOR shall equal the rate, as obtained
by the Basis Swap Calculation Agent, for Eurodollar deposits for the Applicable Period
which appears on Telerate Page 3750 (as defined in the International Swaps and
Derivatives Association, Inc. 2000 Interest Rate and Currency Exchange Definitions), or

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 such page as may replace Telerate Page 3750, as of 11:00 a.m. (New York time) on
such Applicable Index Determination Date.

(b) If, on any Applicable Index Determination Date, such rate does not appear on Telerate
Page 3750, or such page as may replace Telerate Page 3750, the Basis Swap
Calculation Agent shall determine the arithmetic mean of the offered quotations of the
Reference Banks to leading banks in the London interbank market for Eurodollar
deposits for the Applicable Period in an amount determined by the Basis Swap
Calculation Agent by reference to requests for quotations as of approximately 11:00 a.m.
(New York time) on the Applicable Index Determination Date made by the Basis Swap
Calculation Agent to the Reference Banks. If, on any Applicable Index Determination
Date, at least two of the Reference Banks provide such quotations, LIBOR shall equal
such arithmetic mean of such quotations. If, on any Applicable Index Determination
Date, only one or none of the Reference Banks provides such quotations, LIBOR shall
be deemed to be the arithmetic mean of the offered quotations that leading banks in the
City of New York selected by the Basis Swap Calculation Agent are quoting on the
relevant Applicable Index Determination Date for Eurodollar deposits for the Applicable
Period in an amount determined by the Basis Swap Calculation Agent by reference to
the principal London offices of leading banks in the London interbank market; provided,
however, that if the Basis Swap Calculation Agent is required but is unable to determine
a rate in accordance with at least one of the procedures provided above, LIBOR shall be
LIBOR as determined on the most recent date LIBOR was available. As used herein,
"Reference Banks" means four major banks in the London interbank market selected by
the Basis Swap Calculation Agent.

(c) The Basis Swap Calculation Agent shall provide LIBOR to the Note Calculation Agent as
promptly as practicable following the determination thereof. As soon as possible after
11:00 a.m. (New York time) on each Applicable Index Determination Date, but in no
event later than 11:00 a.m. (New York time) on the Business Day immediately following
each Applicable Index Determination Date, the Note Calculation Agent will cause notice
of the Series Interest Rates for the next Interest Accrual Period and the Series Interest
Amounts (rounded to the nearest cent, with half a cent being rounded upward) on the
related Payment Date to be communicated to the Issuers, the Trustee, the Issuing and
Paying Agent, Euroclear, Clearstream and the paying agents. The Note Calculation
Agent will also specify to the Issuers the quotations upon which the Series Interest Rates
are based, and in any event the Note Calculation Agent shall notify the Issuers before
5:00 p.m. (New York time) on each Applicable Index Determination Date if it has not
determined and is not in the process of determining the Series Interest Rates and the
Series Interest Amounts, together with its reasons therefor.

"London Banking Day": A day on which commercial banks are open for general business
(including dealings in foreign exchange and foreign currency deposits) in London.

"Majority": With respect to the Notes or any Class thereof, the Holders of more than 50% of the
Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding Amount of the Notes or of such Class, as the case may be.

"Makewhole Amount": In connection with an Optional Redemption in Whole prior to the

Payment Date in April 2010, an amount calculated by the Trustee equal to the net present value of a
stream of fixed payments, such fixed payments being the Portfolio Selection Fees related to the Notes
being redeemed, that would have been payable to the Portfolio Selection Agent from the redemption date
to the Payment Date in April 2010, discounted from and including the date of calculation to but excluding
the Payment Date in April 2010, (x) at the applicable rate (the "LIBOR Swap Rate") on London interbank
offered rate swap agreements ("LIBOR Swaps") (determined, if necessary, by interpolating linearly
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the redemption date to the Payment Date in April 2010 as reported on page 19901 on the Telerate
Access Service (or any successor page on such service) as of 10:00 a.m. (New York time) on the tenth
Business Day preceding the related redemption date or (y) if such LIBOR Swap Rates are not reported or
are not ascertainable, the LIBOR Swap Rate as determined by the Calculation Agent in accordance with
the calculation of LIBOR.

"Maximum Redemption Refund Amount": With respect to the Stated Maturity of any Series of
Notes or in connection with a Mandatory Redemption caused by a termination of the Credit Default Swap
as a result of a default by the Protection Buyer, a termination of the Collateral Put Agreement as a result
of a default by the Collateral Put Provider or a termination of the Basis Swap as a result of a default by
the Basis Swap Counterparty, if an ICE Reference Obligation Notional Amount Differential is greater than
zero with respect to one or more Reference Obligations (a) that remain in the Reference Portfolio at such
time of determination, (b) with respect to which the ICE Reference Obligation Notional Amount Differential
was equal to zero on the day that was one calendar year prior to such time of determination, (c) that, at
the time of such determination, has an Actual Rating above (1) if rated by Moody's, "Ca" or (2) if rated by
S&P, "CC" and (d) with respect to which no Credit Event (other than a Writedown) has occurred at any
time on or prior to such time of determination, an amount, if greater than zero, equal to the aggregate of
the differences, determined for each such Reference Obligation, of (i) the ICE Reference Obligation
Notional Amount Differential of such Reference Obligation and (ii) if greater than zero, the ICE Reference
Obligation Notional Amount of such Reference Obligation less the related Current Dollar Price.

"Moody's": Moody's Investors Service, Inc. and any successor or successors thereto.

"Moody's Rating": The following definition of "Moody's Rating" has been provided to the Issuer
by Moody's and capitalized terms used therein with respect to types of securities have the meanings
ascribed thereto by Moody's. With respect to an Obligation, a rating to be determined as follows:
(1) if such Obligation has an expressly monitored outstanding rating assigned by Moody's,
which rating by its terms addresses the full scope of the payment promise of the obligor
of such Obligation, the Moody's Rating shall be such rating, or if such Obligation is not
rated by Moody's, but a request has been made to Moody's for a rating to such
Obligation, the Moody's Rating shall be the rating so assigned by Moody's; provided that
for purposes of this definition,

(i) the rating assigned by Moody's to an Obligation placed on watch for possible
downgrade by Moody's will be deemed to have been downgraded by two
subcategories, and

(ii) the rating assigned by Moody's to an Obligation placed on watch for possible
upgrade by Moody's will be deemed to have been upgraded by two
subcategories; provided that an Obligation rated "Aa1" by Moody's that is placed
on watch for possible upgrade by Moody's will be deemed to have been
upgraded by one rating subcategory; and

(2) (i) if such Obligation is not rated by Moody's but is rated by S&P, then the Moody's
Rating of such Obligation may be an Implied Rating determined by subtracting
the number of subcategories from the Moody's equivalent rating according to the
following table ("notching"):

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 AAA to A+ to Below
ASSET CLASS AA- BBB- BBB-
Asset Backed
Agricultural and Industrial
Equipment loans 1 2 3
Aircraft and Auto leases 2 3 4
Arena and Stadium Financing 1 2 3
Auto loan 1 2 3
Boat, Motorcycle, RV, Truck 1 2 3
Computer, Equipment and Small-
ticket item leases 1 2 3
Consumer Loans 1 3 4
Credit Card 1 2 3
Cross-border transactions 1 2 3
Entertainment Royalties 1 2 3
Floor Plan 1 2 3
Franchise Loans 1 2 4
Future Receivables 1 1 2
Health Care Receivables 1 2 3
Manufactured Housing 1 2 3
Mutual Fund Fees 1 2 4
Small Business Loans 1 2 3
Stranded Utilities 1 2 3
Structured Settlements 1 2 3
Student Loan 1 2 3
Tax Liens 1 2 3
Trade Receivables 2 3 4
AAA AA+ to Below
BBB- BBB-
Residential Mortgage Related
Jumbo A 1 2 3
Alt-A or mixed pools 1 3 4
HEL (including Residential B&C) 1 2 3

(ii) if such Obligation is dual-rated Jumbo A or Alt-A, the Moody's Rating shall be the
rating determined in subclause (i) above, plus one-half of a subcategory;

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 (iii) if such Obligation is not rated by Moody's but is rated by S&P and is a
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Security, the Moody's Rating of such Obligation
may be determined by subtracting the number of subcategories from the
Moody's equivalent rating according to the following table:

Tranche rated by S&P; no Tranche rated by S&P; at least

tranche in deal rated by Moody's one other tranche in deal rated
by Moody's
Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities
Conduit1 2 notches from S&P 1.52 notches from S&P
Credit Tenant Lease Follow corporate notching Follow corporate notching
practice practice
Large Loan No notching permitted
1
For purposes of the "Moody's Rating", conduits are defined as fixed rate, sequential pay, multi-borrower transactions having a
Herfindahl score of 40 or higher at the loan level with all collateral including conduit loans, A notes, large loans, Credit Tenant
Leases and any other real estate collateral factored in.
2
A 1.5 notch haircut implies, for example, that if the S&P rating were BBB, then the Moody's Rating would be halfway between the
Baa3 and Ba1 rating factors.

(iv) if such Obligation is a CDO Cashflow Security, no notching is permitted and the
Moody's Rating shall be the rating so assigned by Moody's;

provided that (1) any ratings by S&P used to determined a Moody's Ratings shall (a) address the full
return of interest and principal; (b) be for the benefit of multiple investors and remain valid if the Obligation
is transferred to subsequent investors; (c) be actually expressly monitored ratings rather than any "credit
estimate" or "shadow rating" and (d) be monitored through the life of the Obligation and (2) no notching is
permitted based upon a rating by S&P with an "r", "t" or "Pi" subscript; and provided, further, that the
aggregate Reference Obligation Notional Amount of Reference Obligations that may be given a Moody's
Rating based on Reference Obligations rated by only S&P may not exceed 7.5% of the Initial Reference
Portfolio Notional Amount; and provided, further, that Asset-Backed Securities or Mortgage-Backed
Securities, other than those listed in this paragraph (2) and any RMBS Agency Securities, shall have the
rating assigned by Moody's.

"Moody's Rating Condition": With respect to any proposed action to be taken under the
Indenture or any other document contemplated by the Indenture, a condition that is satisfied when
Moody's has confirmed in writing to the Issuer and/or the Trustee that an immediate withdrawal or
reduction with respect to any then-current rating by Moody's of any Class of Notes will not occur as a
result of such proposed action.

"Mortgage-Backed Securities": Any Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities or Commercial

Mortgage-Backed Securities.

"New Zealand Dollar", "NZD" or "NZ$": The official currency of New Zealand.

"Non-U.S. Obligor": An issuer or obligor of a Reference Obligation that (i) is not a Special
Purpose Vehicle and (ii) is organized in a sovereign jurisdiction other than the United States of America.

"Note Payment Sequence": The application, in accordance with the Priority of Payments, of
Principal Proceeds, in the following order: to the payment of principal of the Class SS Notes until
redeemed or otherwise paid in full, then to the payment of principal of the Class A-1 Notes until redeemed
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otherwise paid in full, then to the payment of principal of the Class B Notes until redeemed or otherwise
paid in full, then to the payment of principal of the Class C Notes until redeemed or otherwise paid in full,
then to the payment of principal of the Class D Notes until redeemed or otherwise paid in full, then to the
payment of principal of the Class FL Notes until redeemed or otherwise paid in full; provided that (i) with
respect to any Class of Notes issued in more than one Series, allocation of principal to Notes of each
related Series will be made pro rata based on (a) the Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding Amount of
such Notes (other than in connection with a Mandatory Redemption) and (b) the Dollar equivalent
principal amount of such Notes determined using the Spot FX Rate as of the third Business Day
immediately prior to such Mandatory Redemption Date (in connection with a Mandatory Redemption) and
(ii) principal will be applied to Notes in the Approved Currency in which such Notes are denominated up to
the Currency Adjusted Aggregate Outstanding Amount of such Notes.

"Note Register": The register maintained by the Trustee or any Note Registrar with respect to
the Co-Issued Notes under the Indenture.

"Note Registrar": The agent appointed by the Issuer under the Indenture to act as note registrar
for the purpose of registering and recording in the Note Register the Co-Issued Notes and transfers of
such Notes.

"Note Scaling Factor": On any date of determination, with respect to any Class of Notes, a
fraction equal to (i) the Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding Amount of such Class of Notes on such
Date divided by (ii) the Class Notional Amount of such Class of Notes on such date. For the avoidance of
doubt, the Note Scaling Factor may exceed 1.

"Noteholder": A Holder of the Notes of any Class.

"Noteholder Communication Notice": A notice from an Originating Noteholder to the Trustee

or the Issuing and Paying Agent, as applicable, the contents of which are to be delivered by the Trustee
or the Issuing and Paying Agent, as applicable to all other Noteholders in accordance with the Indenture
or the Issuing and Paying Agency Agreement, as applicable.

"Notes": Collectively, the Class SS Notes, the Class A Notes, Class B Notes, Class C Notes,
Class D Notes and Class FL Notes.

"Notice of Publicly Available Information": An irrevocable notice from the Protection Buyer to
the Trustee (which shall forward such notice to the Issuers, the Rating Agencies and the Collateral
Disposal Agent) (which may be by telephone) that cites Publicly Available Information confirming the
occurrence of a Credit Event. The notice must contain a copy, or a description in reasonable detail, of the
relevant Publicly Available Information.

"Notional Foreign Exchange Rate": The Spot FX Rate determined as of the Closing Date.

"Notional Principal Amount": On any date of determination, the Reference Obligation

Amortization Amounts.

"NZD-BBR": NZD-BBR will be an amount determined only with respect to any Applicable Period
for which Notes denominated in New Zealand Dollars are Outstanding. For purposes of calculating the
Issuance Interest Rates for each Applicable Period, NZD-BBR shall equal NZD-BBR as used in the
calculation of the Monthly Basis Swap Payment for such Applicable Period. For purposes of calculating
the Monthly Basis Swap Payment for each Applicable Period, NZD-BBR shall be calculated by the Basis
Swap Calculation Agent as follows:

(a) On each Applicable Index Determination Date, NZD-BBR shall equal the rate, as obtained
by the Basis Swap Calculation Agent, for deposits in New Zealand Dollar bills of

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 exchange for the Applicable Period which appears on the Telerate Page 2484 (as defined
in the International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. 2000 Interest Rate and
Currency Exchange Definitions), or such page as may replace Telerate Page 2484, as of
11:00 a.m. (Wellington time) on such Applicable Index Determination Date.

(b) If, on any Applicable Index Determination Date, such rate does not appear on Telerate
Page 2484, or such page as may replace Telerate Page 2484, the Basis Swap
Calculation Agent shall determine the arithmetic mean on the basis of the bid and offered
rates of the Reference Banks for New Zealand Dollar bills of exchange for the Applicable
Period in an amount determined by the Basis Swap Calculation Agent by reference to
requests for quotations as of approximately 11:00 a.m. (Wellington time) on the
Applicable Index Determination Date made by the Basis Swap Calculation Agent to the
principal New Zealand office of each of the Reference Banks. If, on any Applicable Index
Determination Date, at least two of the Reference Banks provide sets of bid and offered
rate quotations, NZD-BBR shall equal the arithmetic mean of such quotations. If, on any
Applicable Index Determination Date, only one or none of the Reference Banks provides
such bid and offered rate quotations, NZD-BBR shall be the arithmetic mean of the rates
quoted by major banks in New Zealand selected by the Basis Swap Calculation Agent, at
approximately 11:00 a.m. (Wellington time) are quoting on the relevant Applicable Index
Determination Date for New Zealand Dollar bills of exchange for the Applicable Period in
an amount determined by the Basis Swap Calculation Agent equal to an amount that is
representative for a single transaction in such market at such time; provided, however,
that if the Basis Swap Calculation Agent is required but is unable to determine a rate in
accordance with at least one of the procedures provided above, NZD-BBR shall be NZD-
BBR as determined on the most recent date NZD-BBR was available. As used herein,
"Reference Banks" means four major banks in the New Zealand money market selected
by the Basis Swap Calculation Agent.

(c) The Basis Swap Calculation Agent shall provide NZD-BBR to the Note Calculation Agent
as promptly as practicable following the determination thereof. As soon as possible after
11:00 a.m. (New York time) on each Applicable Index Determination Date, but in no event
later than 11:00 a.m. (New York time) on the Business Day immediately following each
Applicable Index Determination Date, the Note Calculation Agent will cause notice of the
Issuance Interest Rates for the next Interest Accrual Period and the Issuance Interest
Amounts (rounded to the nearest cent, with half a cent being rounded upward) on the
related Payment Date to be communicated to the Issuers, the Trustee, the Issuing and
Paying Agent, if applicable, Euroclear, Clearstream and the paying agents. The Note
Calculation Agent will also specify to the Issuers the quotations upon which the Issuance
Interest Rates are based, and in any event the Note Calculation Agent shall notify the
Issuers before 5:00 p.m. (New York time) on each Applicable Index Determination Date if
it has not determined and is not in the process of determining the Issuance Interest Rates
and the Issuance Interest Amounts, together with its reasons therefor.

"Obligation": A Reference Obligation, a Collateral Security or an Eligible Investment, as the

case may be.

"Optional Redemption Date": Any Payment Date specified for an Optional Redemption in
Whole.

"Optional Redemption Reimbursement Amount": With respect to any Reversible Loss Series,
the aggregate of the following amounts:

(i) the ICE Currency Adjusted Aggregate Outstanding Amount Differential with respect to
such Series; and

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"Original Principal Amount": For each Reference Obligation, the outstanding principal balance
of such Reference Obligation as of the issuance date of such Reference Obligation, as recorded in the
Reference Obligation Registry.

"Originating Noteholder": With respect to (i) any Collateral Security Substitution Request
Notice, the Noteholder(s) submitting such Collateral Security Substitution Request Notice and (ii) any
Noteholder Communication Notice, the Noteholder(s) submitting such Noteholder Communication Notice.

"Outstanding": With respect to the principal amount of any Note of any Class, as of any time of
determination, the principal amount of such Note after giving effect to (i) each reduction (if any) in the
principal amount of such Note as described in "Summary—Notes—Decrease in the Aggregate USD
Equivalent Outstanding Amount of each Class of Notes", (ii) each increase (if any) in the principal amount
of such Note as described in "Summary—Notes—Increase in the Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding
Amount of each Class of Notes", (iii) each payment (if any) of the principal amount of such Note and (iv)
any additional Notes of such Class issued pursuant to the Indenture, in each case prior to such time of
determination; except:

(a) Notes theretofore cancelled by the Note Registrar or the Issuer Note Registrar, as
applicable or delivered to the Note Registrar or the Issuer Note Registrar, as applicable,
for cancellation;

(b) Notes or, in each case, portions thereof for whose payment or redemption funds in the
necessary amount have been theretofore irrevocably deposited with the Trustee or any
Paying Agent in trust for the Holders of such Notes; provided that if such Notes or
portions thereof are to be redeemed, notice of such redemption has been duly given
pursuant to the Indenture or the Issuing and Paying Agency Agreement, as applicable or
provision therefor satisfactory to the Trustee or the Issuing and Paying Agent, as
applicable, has been made;

(c) Notes in exchange for or in lieu of which other Notes have been authenticated and
delivered pursuant to the Indenture or the Issuing and Paying Agency Agreement, as
applicable, unless proof satisfactory to the Trustee or the Issuing and Paying Agent, as
applicable, is presented that any such original Notes are held by a holder in due course;

(d) Notes alleged to have been mutilated, destroyed, lost or stolen for which replacement
Notes have been issued as provided in the Indenture;

(e) in determining whether the Holders of the requisite Aggregate USD Equivalent
Outstanding Amount have given any request, demand, authorization, direction, notice,
consent or waiver hereunder, Notes owned by the Issuer or the Co-Issuer shall be
disregarded and deemed not to be Outstanding, except that in determining whether the
Trustee or Issuing and Paying Agent, as applicable, shall be protected in relying upon
any such request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent or waiver, only Notes
that a Trust Officer of the Trustee or the Issuing and Paying Agent, as applicable, knows
to be so owned shall be so disregarded;

(f) for the avoidance of doubt, any Notes held by, or with respect to which discretionary
voting rights are held by, the Initial Purchaser and/or its Affiliates or its respective
employees will have voting rights with respect to all matters as to which the Holders of
Notes are entitled to vote;

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 (g) for the avoidance of doubt, any Notes held by, or with respect to which discretionary
voting rights are held by, the Portfolio Selection Agent and/or its Affiliates or by any
account or fund for which the Portfolio Selection Agent or any Affiliate has discretionary
authority will have voting rights with respect to all matters as to which the Holders of
Notes are entitled to vote; and

(h) Notes so owned that have been pledged in good faith may be regarded as Outstanding if
the pledgee establishes to the satisfaction of the Trustee or the Issuing and Paying
Agent, as applicable, that the pledgee has the right so to act with respect to such Notes
and the pledgee is not the Issuer, the Co-Issuer or any other obligor upon the Notes or
any Affiliate of the Issuer, the Co-Issuer or such other obligor.

"Pari Passu Amount": For each Reference Obligation, as of any date of determination, the
aggregate of the Reference Obligation Outstanding Principal Amount of such Reference Obligation and
the aggregate outstanding principal balance of all obligations of the related Reference Entity secured by
the Underlying Assets and ranking pari passu in priority with such Reference Obligation.

"Partial Optional Redemption Date": Any Payment Date specified for a Partial Optional
Redemption.

"Payment Date": The 28th of each month or if such day is not a Business Day, the next
succeeding Business Day, commencing May 29, 2007 and ending on the Stated Maturity.

"Payment Default": Any Event of Default specified in subclauses (i), (ii), (v) or (vi) of the
definition of such term.

"Person": An individual, corporation (including a business trust), partnership, limited liability

company, joint venture, association, joint stock company, trust (including any beneficiary thereof), bank,
unincorporated association or government or any agency or political subdivision thereof or any other
entity of a similar nature.

"Portfolio Selection Agreement": An agreement dated as of the Closing Date, between the
Issuer and the Portfolio Selection Agent relating to the Portfolio Selection Agent's performance on behalf
of the Issuer of certain investment management duties with respect to the Reference Portfolio, as
amended from time to time in accordance with its terms and the terms of the Indenture.

"Posted Collateral": Any collateral posted by the Collateral Put Provider to the Issuer pursuant
to the Credit Support Annex, if any.

"Previous Period Implied Writedown Amount": For each Reference Obligation, with respect to
any Reference Obligation Calculation Period, the Current Period Implied Writedown Amount, as
determined in relation to the last day of the immediately preceding Reference Obligation Calculation
Period.

"Principal Payment": With respect to any Reference Obligation, the occurrence of a payment of
an amount to the holders of the Reference Obligation in respect of principal (scheduled or unscheduled)
in respect of the Reference Obligation other than a payment in respect of principal representing
capitalized interest that relates to the term of the Credit Default Swap, excluding, for the avoidance of
doubt, any Writedown Reimbursement.

"Principal Payment Amount": With respect to any Reference Obligation and in connection with
a Principal Payment on such Reference Obligation, an amount equal to the product of (i) the amount of
any such Principal Payment on such date, (ii) the Applicable Percentage and (iii) if such Reference
Obligation is not denominated in Dollars, the applicable Notional Foreign Exchange Rate.

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 "Principal Proceeds": Without duplication (in each case for so long as it has not been previously
applied):

(i) Disposition Proceeds;

(ii) all payments of principal (including optional or mandatory redemptions or prepayments)

received on the Collateral;

(iii) all proceeds received from any additional issuance of Notes pursuant to the Indenture
not previously invested in Collateral Securities;

(iv) any termination payments paid to the Issuer under the Credit Default Swap and the Basis
Swap;

(v) any Currency Adjusted Reinstatement Adjustment Amount paid to the Issuer by the
Protection Buyer (including from amounts available in the CDS Issuer Account (but not
including amounts on deposit in the CDS Issuer Fixed Payment Subaccount));

(vi) any Optional Redemption Reimbursement Amount paid to the Issuer by the Protection
Buyer (including from amounts available in the CDS Issuer Account (but not including
amounts on deposit in the CDS Issuer Fixed Payment Subaccount));

(vii) any Approved Currency Collateral Payment paid to the Issuer by the Protection Buyer;

(viii) any Redemption Writedown Refund paid to the Issuer by the Protection Buyer (including
from amounts available in the CDS Issuer Account (but not including amounts on deposit
in the CDS Issuer Fixed Payment Subaccount)); and

(ix) all payments of principal on Eligible Investments purchased with the proceeds of any of
items (i) through (viii) of this definition (without duplication) and not applied during the
related Due Period;

provided, that, prior to an event of default, as such term is defined under the Collateral Put Agreement,
any payment received by the Issuer under the Posted Collateral shall not constitute Principal Proceeds
and such amounts shall be deposited in the Collateral Put Provider Account and be treated in accordance
with the Credit Support Annex, if any.

"Principal Shortfall Amount": With respect to any Reference Obligation that suffered a Failure
to Pay Principal Credit Event, the greater of (i) zero and (ii) the amount equal to the product of (A) the
Expected Principal Amount for such Reference Obligation minus the Actual Principal Amount for such
Reference Obligation, (B) the Applicable Percentage and (C) if such Reference Obligation is not
denominated in Dollars, the applicable Notional Foreign Exchange Rate.

"Principal Shortfall Reimbursement": With respect to any day and any Reference Obligation,
the payment by or on behalf of the related Reference Entity of an amount in respect of the Reference
Obligation in or toward the satisfaction of any deferral of or failure to pay principal arising from one or
more prior occurrences of a Failure to Pay Principal with respect to such Reference Obligation.

"Principal Shortfall Reimbursement Amount": With respect to any day and any Reference
Obligation, the product of (i) the amount of any Principal Shortfall Reimbursement related to such
Reference Obligation on such day and (ii) the related Applicable Percentage.

"Proceeds": (i) Any property (including but not limited to cash and securities) received as a
Distribution on the Issuer Assets or any portion thereof, (ii) any property (including but not limited to cash

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and securities) received in connection with the sale, liquidation, exchange or other disposition of the
Issuer Assets or any portion thereof, and (iii) all proceeds (as such term is defined in the UCC) of the
Issuer Assets or any portion thereof.

"Proposed New BIE Collateral Security": The Proposed New BIE Collateral Securities set forth
in the related Collateral Security Substitution Request Notice.

"Protection Buyer Credit Support Document": The meaning assigned to the term "Credit
Support Document" in the Credit Default Swap and initially, the Guaranty dated as of the Closing Date by
GS Group in favor of the Issuer as beneficiary thereof with respect to the obligations of the Protection
Buyer under the Credit Default Swap.

"Protection Buyer Credit Support Provider": The meaning assigned to the term "Credit
Support Provider" in the Credit Default Swap and initially, GS Group.

"Protection Buyer Default Termination Payment": Any Credit Default Swap Termination
Payment required to be made by the Issuer to the Protection Buyer pursuant to the Credit Default Swap
(i) in the event of a termination of the Credit Default Swap in respect of which the Protection Buyer is the
defaulting party or (ii) in which the Protection Buyer was the sole "Affected Party" (as such term is defined
in the Credit Default Swap) (other than in connection with a "Tax Event" or "Illegality", in each case as
defined in the Credit Default Swap).

"Protection Buyer Notes": Notes acquired by the Protection Buyer and/or one or more Affiliates
thereof.

"Publicly Available Information": Any information that reasonably confirms any of the facts
relevant to the determination that the Credit Event described in a Credit Event Notice has occurred and
which (i) has been published in not less than two internationally recognized published or electronically
displayed news sources (it being understood that each of Bloomberg Service, Dow Jones Telerate
Service, Reuter Monitor Money Rates Services, Dow Jones News Wire, Wall Street Journal, New York
Times, Nihon Keizai Shinbun, Asahi Shinbun, Yomiuri Shinbun, Financial Times, La Tribune, Les Echos
or The Australian Financial Review (or successor publications) shall be deemed to be an internationally
recognized published or electronically displayed news source); provided that if either of the parties to the
Credit Default Swap or any of their respective affiliates is cited as the sole source of such information,
then such information shall not be deemed to be Publicly Available Information unless such party or its
affiliate is acting in its capacity as trustee, fiscal agent, administrative agent, clearing agent or paying
agent for a Reference Obligation, (ii) is information received from (a) a Reference Entity, (b) a trustee,
fiscal agent, administrative agent, clearing agent or paying agent for a Reference Obligation or a Person
which was a party to the offering or distribution of the related Reference Obligation or is a party to any
agreement relating to the related Reference Obligation, in each case other than the Protection Buyer or
any of its affiliates, (c) a master servicer, a primary servicer, a special servicer or the servicer (or any
successor servicer) or any other person acting in a similar capacity for a Reference Obligation, (d)
Moody's, S&P or Fitch or any successor thereto, in each case generally made available to the public, (e)
Trepp, LLC, Conquest®, Intex Solutions, Inc., Realpointsm, Wall Street Analytics or any of their respective
successors and assigns or (f) any internationally recognized stock exchange on which the related
Reference Obligation is listed, (iii) is information contained in any petition or filing instituting a proceeding
seeking a judgment of insolvency or bankruptcy or any other relief under any bankruptcy or insolvency
law or other similar law affecting creditors' rights against or by a Reference Entity or a petition is
presented for the winding-up or liquidation of a Reference Entity, (iv) is information contained in any
order, decree or notice, however described, of a court, tribunal, regulatory authority or similar
administrative or judicial body, (v) is information published in Asset-Backed Alert, International
Securitization and Structured Finance Report, BondWeek, Derivatives Week, Asset Securitization Report,
Securitization News, Commercial Mortgage Alert, Creditflux, Euromoney or International Financing
Review (or successor publications) or (vi) subject to the confirmation of the Rating Agencies, is

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information contained in a certificate of the Credit Default Swap Calculation Agent signed by a Managing
Director or other equivalently senior officer of the Credit Default Swap Calculation Agent specifically
authorized to provide such certification.

In relation to any information of the type described in (ii), (iii), (iv) or (v), the party receiving such
information may assume that such information has been disclosed to it without violating any law,
agreement or understanding regarding the confidentiality of such information and that the party delivering
such information has not taken any action or entered into any agreement or understanding with the
Reference Entity or any affiliate thereof that would be breached by, or would prevent, the disclosure of
such information to third parties.

"Purchase Agreement": The purchase agreement, dated as of April 10, 2007, among the
Issuers and the Initial Purchaser.

"Put Excluded Collateral": As of any time of determination, collectively, (i) demand and time
deposits that are Eligible Investments as described in clause (ii) of the definition thereof, (ii) Cash, (iii) any
Collateral acquired with Excess Disposition Proceeds and/or (iv) any other Eligible Investments subject to
satisfaction of the S&P Rating Condition and the Moody's Rating Condition, in each case, as of such date.

"Put Proceeds": All amounts received by the Issuer from the Collateral Put Provider in
accordance with the Collateral Put Agreement.

"Qualified Institutional Buyer": Any Person that, at the time of its acquisition, purported
acquisition or proposed acquisition of the Notes, is a qualified institutional buyer as defined in Rule 144A.

"Qualified Purchaser": Any Person that, at the time of its acquisition, purported acquisition or
proposed acquisition of the Notes, is a qualified purchaser for purposes of Section 3(c)(7) of the
Investment Company Act.

"Rating Agencies": S&P and Moody's (each, a "Rating Agency") or, with respect to the Issuer
Assets generally, if at any time S&P or Moody's ceases to provide rating services generally, any other
nationally recognized statistical rating agency selected by the Issuer and reasonably satisfactory to a
Majority of the Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding Amount of the Notes voting as a single class. In
the event that at any time the Rating Agencies do not include S&P or Moody's, references to rating
categories of S&P or Moody's in the Indenture shall be deemed instead to be references to the equivalent
categories of such other rating agency as of the most recent date on which such other rating agency and
S&P or Moody's published ratings for the type of security in respect of which such alternative rating
agency is used. References to Rating Agencies with respect to any Class of Notes issued on the Closing
Date shall apply only to Rating Agencies that assigned a rating (public or confidential) to such Class of
the Notes on the Closing Date. Reference to Rating Agencies with respect to Classes of Notes that are
not issued on the Closing Date shall apply only to any nationally recognized statistical rating agency
selected by the Issuer that rates such Classes of Notes, as the case may be, upon any issuance of such
Notes.

"Redemption Refund Adjustment Amount": With respect to each Class of Notes on a

Mandatory Redemption Date caused by a termination of the Credit Default Swap as a result of a default
by the Protection Buyer, a termination of the Collateral Put Agreement as a result of a default by the
Collateral Put Provider or a termination of the Basis Swap as a result of a default by the Basis Swap
Counterparty or a Stated Maturity of any Series of such Class, the product of (i) the Unscaled
Redemption Refund Adjustment Amount related to such Class and (ii) the related Note Scaling Factor
immediately prior to such determination; provided that, for the avoidance of doubt, with respect to a Class
with more than one Series Outstanding at such time of determination, any pro rata allocations of any
Redemption Refund Adjustment Amount will be based on the Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding
Amount of each applicable Series of such Class, as expressed in Dollars.

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 "Reference Entity": The issuer of a Reference Obligation as set forth in the Reference
Obligation Registry and, as determined by the Credit Default Swap Calculation Agent, any entity that
succeeds to the obligations of such Reference Entity relating to such Reference Obligation.

"Reference Obligation": Each obligation listed as such in the Reference Obligation Registry on
the Closing Date.

"Reference Obligation Amortization Amount": With respect to the redemption or amortization

in whole or in part, of a Reference Obligation, the sum of (i) any Principal Payment Amounts and (ii)
Reference Obligation Repayment Amounts on such date.

"Reference Obligation Calculation Period": For each Reference Obligation, with respect to
each Reference Obligation Payment Date for such Reference Obligation, a period corresponding to the
interest accrual period relating to such Reference Obligation Payment Date pursuant to the Underlying
Instruments.

"Reference Obligation Notional Amount": Initially, with respect to any Reference Obligation,
the Initial Reference Obligation Notional Amount, and that in each case will be:

(i) decreased on each day on which a Principal Payment is determined by the Credit
Default Swap Calculation Agent, by the relevant Principal Payment Amount;

(ii) decreased on the day, if any, on which a Failure to Pay Principal is determined by the
Credit Default Swap Calculation Agent, by the relevant Principal Shortfall Amount;

(iii) decreased on each day on which a Writedown is determined by the Credit Default Swap
Calculation Agent, by the relevant Writedown Amount; and

(iv) increased on each day on which a Writedown Reimbursement is determined by the

Credit Default Swap Calculation Agent, by any Writedown Reimbursement Amount in
respect of a Writedown Reimbursement within paragraphs (ii) or (iii) of the definition of
"Writedown Reimbursement";

provided that if the Reference Obligation Notional Amount would be less than zero, it shall be
deemed to be zero.

For the avoidance of doubt, the Reference Obligation Notional Amount shall not be increased by
any deferral or capitalization of interest that relates to the term of the Credit Default Swap or decreased
by payment of any portion of the principal balance of the Reference Obligation that is attributable to the
deferral or capitalization of interest during the term of the Credit Default Swap.

"Reference Obligation Outstanding Principal Amount": As of any date of determination with

respect to any Reference Obligation, the outstanding principal balance of the Reference Obligation as of
such date, which shall take into account:

(i) all payments of principal;

(ii) all writedowns or applied losses (however described in the related Underlying
Instruments) resulting in a reduction in the outstanding principal balance of such
Reference Obligation (other than as a result of a scheduled or unscheduled payment of
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 (iii) forgiveness of any amount by the holders of such Reference Obligation pursuant to an
amendment to the related Underlying Instruments resulting in a reduction in the
outstanding principal balance of such Reference Obligation;

(iv) any payments reducing the amount of any reductions described in (ii) and (iii) of this
definition;

(v) any increase in the outstanding principal balance of such Reference Obligation that
reflects a reversal of any prior reductions described in (ii) and (iii) of this definition; and

(vi) any increase in the outstanding principal balance of the Reference Obligation that is
attributable to the deferral or capitalization of interest prior to the Closing Date.

For the avoidance of doubt, the Reference Obligation Outstanding Principal Amount shall not
include any portion of the outstanding principal balance of the Reference Obligation that is attributable to
the deferral or capitalization of interest during the term of the Credit Default Swap.

"Reference Obligation Payment Date": For each Reference Obligation, each scheduled
distribution date for such Reference Obligation occurring on or after the Closing Date.

"Reference Obligation Registry": A registry, maintained by the Credit Default Swap Calculation
Agent in accordance with the Credit Default Swap, that records, among other things, the identity of each
Reference Obligation, the related Reference Entity, the Reference Obligation Notional Amount and
certain other related information, which registry will be updated by the Credit Default Swap Calculation
Agent to reflect any applicable changes.

"Reference Obligation Reimbursement": A Principal Shortfall Reimbursement or Writedown

Reimbursement.

"Reference Obligation Reimbursement Amount": A Principal Shortfall Reimbursement

Amount or a Writedown Reimbursement Amount.

"Reference Obligation Repayment Amount": With respect to a Reference Obligation, an

amount equal to the sum of all Writedown Reimbursement Amounts related to such Reference Obligation
on that day with respect to one or more Writedown Reimbursements pursuant to clause (i) of the
definition of Writedown Reimbursement and/or Principal Shortfall Reimbursements related to such
Reference Obligation on that day.

"Reference Portfolio Notional Amount": At any time of calculation, the aggregate Reference
Obligation Notional Amount of all Reference Obligations at such time.

"Registered": A debt obligation that is issued after July 18, 1984 and that is in registered form
within the meaning of Section 881(c)(2)(B)(i) of the Code and the Treasury regulations promulgated
thereunder.

"Regulation S" or "Reg S": Regulation S under the Securities Act.

"Regulation S Global Notes": One or more global notes for each Class of Notes in fully
registered form without interest coupons sold in reliance on the exemption from registration under
Regulation S.

"REIT": A real estate investment trust.

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 "REIT Debt Security": A security issued by publicly held real estate investment trusts (as
defined in Section 856 of the Code or any successor provision).

"Replacement Counterparty Rating": With respect to a counterparty or entity guaranteeing the

obligations of such counterparty, (x) a long-term senior, unsecured debt obligation rating, financial
program rating or other similar rating (as the case may be, the "long-term rating") of at least "Aa3" by
Moody's and (y) a long-term rating of at least "AA-" by S&P.

"Required Basis Swap Counterparty Rating": With respect to the Basis Swap Counterparty or
any Basis Swap Counterparty Credit Support Provider, (x) if the Basis Swap Counterparty or Basis Swap
Counterparty Credit Support Provider has a long-term rating by Moody's, a long-term senior, unsecured
debt obligation rating, financial program rating or other similar rating (as the case may be, the "long-term
rating") of at least "Aa3" by Moody's and if rated "Aa3" by Moody's is not on negative credit watch by
Moody's and (y) if the Basis Swap Counterparty or Basis Swap Counterparty Credit Support Provider has
a long-term rating by S&P, a long-term rating of at least "AA-" by S&P.

"Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities" or "RMBS": Securities that represent interests in, or

enable holders thereof to receive payments that depend on the cashflow primarily from credit default
swaps that reference, in each case, pools of residential mortgage loans secured by one- to four-family
residential mortgage loans and shall include, without limitation, RMBS Residential A Mortgage Securities,
RMBS Residential B/C Mortgage Securities, RMBS Home Equity Loan Securities or RMBS Agency
Securities, excluding, in each case, any securities that belong to an Excluded Specified Type; provided
that any RMBS whose underlying collateral does not consist of 20.0% or more of subordinate liens at the
time of its issuance shall be deemed to be any of the aforementioned types of RMBS as determined by
the Protection Buyer in accordance with common market practice.

"Reversible Loss Series": A Series of Notes for which if, at such time of determination, following
the occurrence of one or more Writedowns with respect to Reference Obligations that have not
subsequently been removed from the Reference Portfolio, the Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding
Amount of such Series is less than the ICE Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding Amount of such
Series; provided that, for the avoidance of doubt, the determination of whether any Series of Notes is a
Reversible Loss Series will be made at the time of election to redeem such Series in connection with a
Partial Optional Redemption and not at the time of issuance of such Series.

"RMBS Agency Security": A security issued or fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the
Federal National Mortgage Association, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation or the Government
National Mortgage Association.

"RMBS Home Equity Loan Securities": Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities that entitle the
holders thereof to receive payments that depend (except for rights or other assets designed to assure the
servicing or timely distribution of proceeds to holders of such securities) on the cash flow from balances
(including revolving balances) outstanding under lines of credit secured by a first and/or subordinate lien
on residential real estate (single or multi-family properties), the proceeds of which lines of credit are not
used to purchase such real estate or to purchase or construct dwellings thereon (or to refinance
indebtedness previously so used), generally having the following characteristics:

(i) the balances have standardized payment terms and require minimum monthly payments;

(ii) the balances are obligations of numerous borrowers and accordingly represent a
diversified pool of obligor credit risk;

(iii) the repayment of such balances may be based on a fixed scheduled payment or,
alternatively, may not depend upon a contractual payment schedule, with early

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 repayment depending primarily on interest rates, availability of credit against a maximum
line of credit and general economic matters; and

(iv) the combined loan-to-value ratios are higher than customary in the primary mortgage
markets;

provided that any RMBS whose underlying collateral consists of 20.0% or more of subordinate liens at the
time of its issuance shall be deemed to be an RMBS Home Equity Loan Security.

"RMBS Manufactured Housing Loan Securities": Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities that

entitle the holders thereof to receive payments that depend (except for rights or other assets designed to
assure the servicing or timely distribution of proceeds to holders of such securities) on the cash flow from
manufactured housing (also known as mobile homes and prefabricated homes) installment sales
contracts and installment loan agreements, generally having the following characteristics:

(i) the contracts and loan agreements have varying, but typically lengthy contractual
maturities;

(ii) the contracts and loan agreements are secured by the manufactured homes and, in
certain cases, by mortgages and/or deeds of trust on the real estate to which the
manufactured homes are deemed permanently affixed;

(iii) the contracts and/or loans are obligations of a large number of obligors and accordingly
represent a relatively diversified pool of obligor credit risk;

(iv) repayment thereof can vary substantially from the contractual payment schedule, with
early prepayment of individual loans depending on numerous factors specific to the
particular obligors and upon whether, in the case of loans bearing interest at a fixed rate,
such loans or securities include an effective prepayment premium; and

(v) in some cases, obligations are fully or partially guaranteed by a governmental agency or
instrumentality.

"RMBS Residential A Mortgage Securities": Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities (other

than RMBS Residential B/C Mortgage Securities) that entitle the holders thereof to receive payments that
depend (except for rights or other assets designed to assure the servicing or timely distribution of
proceeds to holders of such securities) on the cash flow from residential mortgage loans secured (on a
first priority basis, subject to permitted liens, easements and other encumbrances) by residential real
estate (single or multi-family properties) the proceeds of which are used to purchase real estate and
purchase or construct dwellings thereon (or to refinance indebtedness previously so used), generally
having the following characteristics:

(i) the mortgage loans have generally been underwritten to the standards of the Federal
National Mortgage Association, the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation or the
Government National Mortgage Association (without regard to the size of the loan);

(ii) the mortgage loans have standardized payment terms and require minimum monthly
payments;

(iii) the mortgage loans are obligations of numerous borrowers and accordingly represent a
diversified pool of obligor credit risk; and

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 (iv) the repayment of such mortgage loans is subject to a contractual payment schedule, with
early repayment depending primarily on interest rates and the sale of the mortgaged real
estate and related dwelling.

"RMBS Residential B/C Mortgage Securities": Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities (other

than RMBS Residential A Mortgage Securities) that entitle the holders thereof to receive payments that
depend (except for rights or other assets designed to assure the servicing or timely distribution of
proceeds to holders of such securities) on the cash flow from subprime residential mortgage loans
secured (on a first priority basis, subject to permitted liens, easements and other encumbrances) by
residential real estate (single or multi-family properties) the proceeds of which are used to purchase real
estate and purchase or construct dwellings thereon (or to refinance indebtedness previously so used),
generally having the following characteristics:

(i) the mortgage loans have generally not been underwritten to the standards of the Federal
National Mortgage Association, the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation or the
Government National Mortgage Association (without regard to the size of the loan);

(ii) the mortgage loans have standardized payment terms and require minimum monthly
payments;

(iii) the mortgage loans are obligations of numerous borrowers and accordingly represent a
diversified pool of obligor credit risk; and

(iv) the repayment of such mortgage loans is subject to a contractual payment schedule, with
early repayment depending primarily on interest rates and the sale of the mortgaged real
estate and related dwelling.

"Rule 144A": Rule 144A under the Securities Act.

"Rule 144A Global Notes": One or more global notes for each Class of Notes in fully registered
form without interest coupons sold in reliance on exemption from registration under Rule 144A.

"S&P": Standard & Poor's Ratings Services, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. or
any successor to the ratings business thereof.

"S&P Rating": With respect to any Obligation, a rating determined as follows:

(a) (1) if S&P has assigned a rating to such Obligation either publicly or privately, the
S&P Rating shall be the rating assigned thereto by S&P; provided, however, that
if the rating assigned to such Obligation by S&P is on the then-current credit
rating watch list with negative implications, then the rating of such Obligation will
be one subcategory below the rating then assigned to such Obligation by S&P
and if the rating assigned to such Obligation by S&P is on the then-current credit
rating watch list with positive implications, then the rating of such Obligation will
be one subcategory above the rating then assigned to such Obligation by S&P;

(2) if such Obligation is not rated by S&P (other than an RMBS Agency Security),
then an application may be made to S&P for a confidential credit estimate, which
shall be the S&P Rating of such Obligation; provided that pending receipt from
S&P of such estimate, such Obligation shall have an S&P Rating of "CCC-" if the
Issuer believes that such estimate will be at least "CCC-"; or

(3) if such Obligation is not rated by S&P and no application has been made to
obtain an S&P Rating for such Obligation pursuant to subclause (2) above, then

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 the S&P Rating of such Obligation may be implied only by reference to the chart
set forth below so long as such referenced rating is a publicly monitored rating;
provided that if such Obligation is not rated by S&P, and the Issuer does not
obtain an S&P Rating for such Obligation pursuant to this subclause (a) then no
more than 20% of the Initial Reference Portfolio Notional Amount or the
aggregate principal amount of Collateral Securities, as the case may be, may
imply an S&P Rating pursuant to this subclause (a)(3).

Asset classes are eligible for notching if they are not first loss tranches or
combination securities. If an Obligation is publicly rated by two agencies, notch
down as shown below will be based on the lowest rating. If publicly rated only by
one agency, then notch down what is shown below minus one additional notch
based on the public rating.

Issued Issued
Issued prior to Issued after 8/1/01
prior to 8/1/01 and after 8/1/01 and the
8/1/01 and the current and the current
the current rating is current rating is
rating is non rating is non
investment investment investment investment
grade grade grade grade
1. CONSUMER ABS -1 -2 -2 -3
Automobile Loan Receivable Securities
Automobile Lease Receivable Securities
Car Rental Receivable Securities
Credit Card Securities
Healthcare Securities
Student Loan Securities
2. COMMERCIAL ABS -1 -2 -2 -3
Cargo Securities
Equipment Leasing Securities
Aircraft Leasing Securities
Small Business Loan Securities
Restaurant and Food Services Securities
Tobacco Litigation Securities

3. Non-RE-REMIC RMBS -1 -2 -2 -3
Manufactured Housing Loan
Securities

4. Non-RE-REMIC CMBS -1 -2 -2 -3
CMBS – Conduit
CMBS – Credit Tenant Lease
CMBS – Large Loan
CMBS – Single Borrower
CMBS – Single Property

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 Issued Issued
Issued prior to Issued after 8/1/01
prior to 8/1/01 and after 8/1/01 and the
8/1/01 and the current and the current
the current rating is current rating is
rating is non rating is non
investment investment investment investment
grade grade grade grade
5. CDO/CLO CASH FLOW
SECURITIES* -1 -2 -2 -3
Cash Flow CDO – at least 80% High Yield
Cash Flow CDO – at least 80% Investment Grade
Cash Flow CLO – at least 80% High Yield
Cash Flow CLO – at least 80% Investment Grade
6. REITs -1 -2 -2 -3
REIT – Multifamily and Mobile Home Park
REIT – Retail
REIT – Hospitality
REIT – Office
REIT – Industrial
REIT – Healthcare
REIT – Warehouse
REIT – Self Storage
REIT – Mixed Use
7. RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGES -1 -2 -2 -3
Residential "A"
Residential "B/C"
Home equity loans
* No notching permitted with respect to CDO Cashflow Securities.

The information contained in the table above has been provided to the Issuer by S&P and the
asset classes and related capitalized terms have the meanings ascribed thereto by S&P.

"S&P Rating Condition": With respect to any proposed action to be taken under the Indenture
or any other document contemplated by the Indenture, a condition that is satisfied when S&P has
confirmed in writing to the Issuer and/or the Trustee that an immediate withdrawal or reduction with
respect to any then-current rating by S&P of any Class of Notes will not occur as a result of such
proposed action.

"Sale Proceeds": All amounts representing (i) proceeds from the sale or other disposition (other
than Put Proceeds) of any Collateral, excluding any Collateral Interest Amount and (ii) any proceeds from
liquidating Posted Collateral after an event of default, as such term is defined under the Collateral Put
Agreement, has occurred and is continuing under the Collateral Put Agreement (but not to exceed the
amount of the Collateral Put Provider's obligations owed to the Issuer).

"Secured Parties": (i) The Trustee, (ii) the Noteholders, (iii) the Issuing and Paying Agent (iv) the
Protection Buyer, (v) the Basis Swap Counterparty, (vi) the Collateral Put Provider and (vii) the Portfolio
Selection Agent.

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 "Securities Act": The U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

"Securities Intermediary": The meaning specified in Section 8-102(a)(14) of the UCC.

"Senior Amount": For any Reference Obligation, as of any date of determination, the aggregate
outstanding principal balance of all obligations of the related Reference Entity secured by the related
Underlying Assets and ranking senior in priority to such Reference Obligation.

"Series": All of the Notes of a Class issued (i) in the same Approved Currency, (ii) on the same
date of issuance, (iii) with the same Series Interest Rate, (iv) with the same date from which interest will
accrue, (v) with the same Non-Call Period, and (vi) with the same Stated Maturity.

"Series Interest Amount": With respect to any Series of Notes, as to each Interest Accrual
Period, the amount of interest for such Interest Accrual Period payable in respect of each $1,000, £1,000,
€1,000, ¥1,000, A$1,000, C$1,000 or NZ$1,000 principal amount of such Series of Notes.

"Series Interest Amounts": Collectively, the Series Interest Amount for each Class of Notes.

"Series Interest Rate": With respect to any Series of Notes of any Class, the annual rate at
which interest accrues on such Series of Notes, as specified, with respect to Notes issued on the Closing
Date, in "Summary—Notes" and on the related Notes, and with respect to any Series of Notes of any
Class issued after the Closing Date, at the applicable rate specified in the related offering circular
supplement and on the related Notes.

"Series Interest Rates": Collectively, the Series Interest Rate for each Class of Notes.

"Servicer": For each Reference Obligation, any trustee, servicer, sub servicer, master servicer,
fiscal agent, paying agent or other similar entity responsible for calculating payment amounts or providing
reports pursuant to the related Underlying Instruments.

"Servicer Reports": For each Reference Obligation, periodic statements or reports regarding
such Reference Obligation provided by the related Servicer to holders of such Reference Obligation.

"Share Trustee": The Administrator as the trustee pursuant to the terms of a charitable trust.

"Spot FX Rate": A rate of exchange determined on any measurement date by the Credit Default
Swap Calculation Agent as the prevailing rate of exchange (expressed as a number rounded to four
decimal places) of Australian Dollars, Canadian Dollars, Euro, New Zealand Dollars, Sterling, Yen or
other Approved Currencies, as the case may be, for Dollars at such time.

"Stated Maturity": With respect to any security or debt obligation, including a Note, the date
specified in such security or debt obligation as the fixed date on which the final payment of principal of
such security or debt obligation is due and payable or, if such date is not a Business Day, the next
following Business Day. The Stated Maturity of the Notes issued on the Closing Date is March 1, 2038.

"Sterling" or "£": The lawful currency of the United Kingdom.

"Structured Corporate Security": A security that represents the debt of a corporate obligor
through the creation of a trust and the pledge of specific corporate assets.

"Structured Finance Security": Any security that is an asset-backed security, mortgage-backed

security, enhanced equipment trust certificate, collateralized debt obligation, collateralized bond
obligation, collateralized loan obligation or similar instrument.

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 "Structured Product Security": Any of the following types of securities: ABS Future Flow
Securities not classified as an Excluded Specified Type in accordance with the definition thereof, CDO
Cashflow Securities, RMBS, CMBS, Wrapped Securities, REIT Debt Securities or Asset-Backed
Securities.

"Synthetic CDO Security": Securities that entitle the holders thereof to receive payments that
depend (except for rights or other assets designed to assure the servicing or timely distribution of
proceeds to holders of such Securities) on the cash flow from (and not the market value of) a portfolio of
primarily credit default swaps and, if applicable, related securities.

"TARGET Settlement Day": Any day on which the TARGET System is open.

"TARGET System": The Trans-European Automated Real-Time Gross Settlement Express

Transfer System or any successor thereto.

"Trustee": LaSalle Bank National Association, solely in its capacity as Trustee for the
Noteholders, unless a successor Person shall have become the Trustee pursuant to the applicable
provisions of the Indenture, and thereafter "Trustee" shall mean such successor Person.

"Trustee Noteholder Communication Notice": A notice from the Trustee to the Noteholders
that includes the contents of a Noteholder Communication Notice that an Originating Noteholder has
requested to be communicated to all other Noteholders; provided that the Trustee will not under any
circumstances be required to include the identity of such Originating Noteholder in the related Trustee
Noteholder Communication Notice.

"U.S. Person": The meaning specified under Regulation S.

"U.S. Resident": The meaning specified under the Investment Company Act.

"Underlying Assets": For each Reference Obligation, the assets securing such Reference
Obligation for the benefit of the holders of such Reference Obligation and which are expected to generate
the cashflows required for the servicing and repayment (in whole or in part) of such Reference Obligation,
or the assets to which a holder of such Reference Obligation is economically exposed where such
exposure is created synthetically.

"Underlying Instruments": The indenture and any credit agreement, assignment agreement,
participation agreement, pooling and servicing agreement, trust agreement, instrument or other
agreement pursuant to which an Obligation was issued and/or created and each other agreement that
governs the terms of or secures such Obligation or of which holders of such Obligation are the
beneficiaries, and any instrument evidencing or constituting such Obligation.

"Unscaled Redemption Refund Adjustment Amount": With respect to the Class Notional
Amount of each Class of Notes on a Mandatory Redemption Date caused by a termination of the Credit
Default Swap as a result of a default by the Protection Buyer, a termination of the Collateral Put
Agreement as a result of a default by the Collateral Put Provider or a termination of the Basis Swap as a
result of a default by the Basis Swap Counterparty or a Stated Maturity of any Series of such Class, the
lesser of (i) the applicable Maximum Redemption Refund Amount determined on such date less the sum
of the ICE Class Notional Amount Differentials for the Classes of Notes that are senior to such Class
immediately prior to such determination and (ii) the ICE Class Notional Amount Differential of such Class
immediately prior to such determination.

"USD Equivalent": An amount expressed in Dollars which is equal to (i) with respect to any
Notes, the quotient of (a) the Currency Adjusted Aggregate Outstanding Amount of such Notes divided by
(b) the Applicable Series Foreign Exchange Rate and (ii) with respect to any Collateral Securities, the

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quotient of (a) the principal amount of such Collateral Security as expressed in its Approved Currency of
denomination divided by (b) the Applicable Collateral Security Foreign Exchange Rate.

"Weighted Average Life": As of any measurement date, the number obtained by the Credit
Default Swap Calculation Agent and confirmed by the Collateral Administrator with respect to the
Collateral by (i) for each Collateral Security and each Eligible Investment, multiplying the USD Equivalent
of each scheduled principal payment by the number of years (rounded to the nearest hundredth) from
such measurement date until such scheduled principal payment is due; (ii) summing all of the products
calculated pursuant to subclause (i); and (iii) dividing the sum calculated pursuant to subclause (ii) by the
sum of the USD Equivalent of all scheduled principal payments due on all the Collateral Securities and
Eligible Investments as of such measurement date; provided that for purposes of determining the
Weighted Average Life of the Collateral, the number calculated under clause (i) with respect to Eligible
Investments shall equal zero.

"Wrapped Securities": Securities (other than RMBS Agency Securities) that (i) have the benefit
of a financial guarantee insurance policy or surety bond provided by a monoline or multiline insurer and
(ii) are rated "AAA" by S&P or "Aaa" by Moody's, which ratings may take into consideration such financial
guarantee insurance policy or surety bond.

"Writedown Amount": On any day, with respect to any Reference Obligation that suffered a
Writedown Credit Event, the product of (i) the amount of such Writedown with respect to such Reference
Obligation on such day, (ii) the Applicable Percentage with respect to such Reference Obligation and (iii)
if such Reference Obligation is not denominated in Dollars, the applicable Notional Foreign Exchange
Rate.

"Writedown Reimbursement": For any Reference Obligation, at any time on or after the Closing
Date, the occurrence of:

(i) a payment by or on behalf of the related Reference Entity of an amount in respect of the
Reference Obligation in reduction of any prior Writedowns;

(ii) (A) an increase by or on behalf of the related Reference Entity of the Reference
Obligation Outstanding Principal Amount to reflect the reversal of any prior Writedowns
or (B) a decrease in the principal deficiency balance or realized loss amounts (however
described in the Underlying Instruments) attributable to the Reference Obligation; or

(iii) if the Underlying Instruments do not provide for writedowns, applied losses, principal
deficiencies or realized losses as described in (ii) above to occur in respect of the
Reference Obligation, an Implied Writedown Reimbursement Amount being determined
in respect of the Reference Obligation by the Credit Default Swap Calculation Agent.

"Writedown Reimbursement Amount": For any Reference Obligation, an amount equal to the
product of (i) the sum of all Writedown Reimbursements related to such Reference Obligation on that day,
(ii) the Applicable Percentage with respect to such Reference Obligation and (iii) if such Reference
Obligation is not denominated in Dollars, the applicable Notional Foreign Exchange Rate.

"Yen": The lawful currency of Japan.

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 EXHIBIT A: FORM OF NOTE OWNER CERTIFICATE

LaSalle Bank National Association ABACUS 2007-AC1, Ltd.

181 West Madison Street, 32nd Floor P.O. Box 1093, GT
Chicago, Illinois 60602 Queensgate House
Attention: CDO Trust Services Group – ABACUS 2007-AC1, Ltd. South Church Street
as Trustee and Issuing and Paying Agent George Town, Grand Cayman
Cayman Islands

ABACUS 2007-AC1, Inc.

850 Library Avenue, Suite 204
Newark, Delaware 19711

Re: Reports Prepared Pursuant to the Indenture, dated as of April 26, 2007 among ABACUS 2007-AC1, Ltd.,
ABACUS 2007-AC1, Inc. and LaSalle Bank National Association (the "Indenture").

Ladies and Gentlemen:

The undersigned hereby certifies that it is the beneficial owner of U.S.$___________________ in principal
amount of the (Please check all that apply.):

_____ Class SS Notes

_____ Class A-1 Notes
_____ Class A-2 Notes
_____ Class B Notes
_____ Class C Notes
_____ Class D Notes
_____ Class FL Notes

and hereby requests the Trustee or the Issuing and Paying Agent, as applicable, to provide to it (or its
designated nominee set forth below) at the following address or with respect to certain monthly accounting reports or
certain other accounting reports, grant access to such information at the Trustee's website the:

_____ notice after the occurrence of any Default (specified in Section 6.2 of the Indenture)
_____ information with respect to certain tax matters (specified in Section 7.19 of the Indenture)
_____ certain monthly accounting reports with respect to the Issuer Assets (specified in Section 10.5(a) of
the Indenture)
_____ certain accounting reports determined as of the Determination Date (specified in Section 10.5(b) of
the Indenture).

Please return form to the Trustee.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has caused this certificate to be duly executed this ____ day of
____________, ____.
[NAME OF NOTE OWNER]

By:____________________________________________
Authorized Signatory
____________________________________________
Print Name Here

Address: __________________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________

Exhibit-1
 Schedule A

Initial
Reference
Obligation Original Fitch Moody's S&P Rated Final Remaining
Notional Initial Face Principal Actual Actual Actual Maturity Average
Obligor Amount Reference Obligation Reference Entity CUSIP Type Amount Amount
1
Initial Factor Rating Rating Rating Date Life Servicer/CDO Manager Insurer

22,222,222 ABFC 2006-OPT1 M8 ABFC 2006-OPT1 00075QAM4 Residential B/C 22,222,222 12,445,000 1.0000000000 BBB Baa2 BBB 9/25/2036 3.4 Option One Mortgage Corp
1
Mortgage Security
22,222,222 ABFC 2006-OPT2 M8 ABFC 2006-OPT2 00075XAP2 Residential B/C 22,222,222 10,443,000 1.0000000000 BBB Baa2 BBB 10/25/2036 3.7 Option One Mortgage Corp
2
Mortgage Security
22,222,222 ABSHE 2006-HE3 M7 ABSHE 2006-HE3 04541GXK3 Residential B/C 22,222,222 11,585,000 1.0000000000 BBB Baa2 BBB 3/25/2036 3.3 Option One Mortgage Corp
3
Mortgage Security
22,222,222 ABSHE 2006-HE4 M7 ABSHE 2006-HE4 04544GAP4 Residential B/C 22,222,222 6,819,000 1.0000000000 BBB Baa2 BBB 5/25/2036 3.3 Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc
4
Mortgage Security
22,222,222 ABSHE 2006-HE7 M9 ABSHE 2006-HE7 04544QAP2 Residential B/C 22,222,222 11,891,000 1.0000000000 BBB- Baa2 BBB- 11/25/2036 3.9 Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc
5
Mortgage Security
22,222,222 ACE 2006-FM2 M8 ACE 2006-FM2 00442CAN9 Residential B/C 22,222,222 6,582,000 1.0000000000 Baa2 BBB 8/25/2036 4.0 Wells Fargo Bank
6
Mortgage Security
22,222,222 ACE 2006-OP2 M9 ACE 2006-OP2 00441YAP7 Residential B/C 22,222,222 11,597,000 1.0000000000 Baa2 BBB- 8/25/2036 3.8 Wells Fargo Bank
7
Mortgage Security
Residential B/C Ameriquest Mortgage
8 22,222,222 ARSI 2006-W1 M8 ARSI 2006-W1 040104RQ6 22,222,222 31,850,000 1.0000000000 BBB+ Baa2 BBB+ 3/25/2036 3.3
Mortgage Security Company
22,222,222 BNCMT 2007-1 M8 BNCMT 2007-1 05569GAN6 Residential B/C 22,222,222 8,305,000 1.0000000000 BBB Baa2 BBB 3/25/2037 4.3 Aurora Loan Services Inc
9
Mortgage Security
Residential B/C Fremont Investment And
10 22,222,222 CARR 2006-FRE1 M9 CARR 2006-FRE1 144538AN5 22,222,222 13,476,000 1.0000000000 BBB+ Baa2 A 7/25/2036 3.3
Mortgage Security Loan
Residential B/C Fremont Investment And
11 22,222,222 CARR 2006-FRE2 M8 CARR 2006-FRE2 14454AAN9 22,222,222 12,805,000 1.0000000000 Baa2 BBB+ 10/25/2036 3.6
Mortgage Security Loan
22,222,222 CARR 2006-OPT1 M8 CARR 2006-OPT1 144531FV7 Residential B/C 22,222,222 12,954,000 1.0000000000 BBB+ Baa2 A- 2/25/2036 3.1 Option One Mortgage Corp
12
Mortgage Security
Residential B/C Ameriquest Mortgage
13 22,222,222 CMLTI 2006-AMC1 M8 CMLTI 2006-AMC1 17309PAL0 22,222,222 9,366,000 1.0000000000 Baa2 BBB 9/25/2036 3.6
Mortgage Security Company
22,222,222 CMLTI 2006-NC1 M8 CMLTI 2006-NC1 172983AN8 Residential B/C 22,222,222 6,814,000 1.0000000000 Baa2 BBB 8/25/2036 3.3 Wells Fargo Bank
14
Mortgage Security
22,222,222 CMLTI 2006-WFH2 M9 CMLTI 2006-WFH2 17309MAN3 Residential B/C 22,222,222 11,666,000 1.0000000000 Baa2 BBB- 8/25/2036 3.6 Wells Fargo Bank
15
Mortgage Security
22,222,222 CMLTI 2006-WMC1 M8 CMLTI 2006-WMC1 17307G2F4 Residential B/C 22,222,222 10,313,000 1.0000000000 A- Baa2 BBB+ 12/25/2035 3.2 Wells Fargo Bank
16
Mortgage Security
Residential B/C Countrywide Home Loans,
17 22,222,222 CMLTI 2007-AMC1 M8 CMLTI 2007-AMC1 17311BAL7 22,222,222 16,661,000 1.0000000000 Baa2 BBB 12/25/2036 4.2
Mortgage Security Inc
22,222,222 CMLTI 2007-WFH1 M9 CMLTI 2007-WFH1 17311CAM3 Residential B/C 22,222,222 4,465,000 1.0000000000 Baa2 BBB- 1/25/2037 4.0 Wells Fargo Bank
18
Mortgage Security
Residential B/C Countrywide Home Loans,
19 22,222,222 CWL 2006-24 M8 CWL 2006-24 23243HAN1 22,222,222 9,408,000 1.0000000000 Baa2 BBB 5/25/2037 4.5
Mortgage Security Inc
Residential B/C Countrywide Home Loans,
20 22,222,222 CWL 2007-2 M8 CWL 2007-2 12668NAN7 22,222,222 12,480,000 1.0000000000 Baa2 BBB 8/25/2037 4.8
Mortgage Security Inc
22,222,222 FFML 2006-FF11 M8 FFML 2006-FF11 32028PAP0 Residential B/C 22,222,222 20,600,000 1.0000000000 BBB Baa2 BBB 8/25/2036 3.6 Wells Fargo Bank
21
Mortgage Security
22,222,222 FFML 2006-FF12 M8 FFML 2006-FF12 32027GAN6 Residential B/C 22,222,222 8,397,000 1.0000000000 BBB Baa2 BBB 9/25/2036 4.1 Aurora Loan Services Inc
22
Mortgage Security
22,222,222 FFML 2006-FF14 M8 FFML 2006-FF14 32027LAP0 Residential B/C 22,222,222 7,559,000 1.0000000000 BBB Baa2 BBB 10/25/2036 4.1 Aurora Loan Services Inc
23
Mortgage Security
22,222,222 FFML 2006-FF15 M8 FFML 2006-FF15 32028GAP0 Residential B/C 22,222,222 15,612,000 1.0000000000 BBB Baa2 BBB 11/25/2036 4.2 Aurora Loan Services Inc
24
Mortgage Security
22,222,222 FFML 2006-FF16 M8 FFML 2006-FF16 320275AN0 Residential B/C 22,222,222 8,428,000 1.0000000000 Baa2 BBB+ 12/25/2036 4.0 Home Loan Services, Inc.
25
Mortgage Security
22,222,222 FFML 2006-FF17 M8 FFML 2006-FF17 32028KAP1 Residential B/C 22,222,222 4,663,000 1.0000000000 BBB Baa2 BBB 12/25/2036 4.2 Aurora Loan Services Inc
26
Mortgage Security
22,222,222 FFML 2006-FF7 M8 FFML 2006-FF7 320277AP1 Residential B/C 22,222,222 8,701,000 1.0000000000 BBB Baa2 BBB 5/25/2036 3.3 Wells Fargo Bank
27
Mortgage Security

1 Source: Bloomberg. As of April 10, 2007.

S-A-1
 Initial
Reference
Obligation Original Fitch Moody's S&P Rated Final Remaining
Notional Initial Face Principal Actual Actual Actual Maturity Average
Obligor Amount Reference Obligation Reference Entity CUSIP Type Amount Amount
1
Initial Factor Rating Rating Rating Date Life Servicer/CDO Manager Insurer

22,222,222 FFML 2006-FF9 M8 FFML 2006-FF9 320276AP3 Residential B/C 22,222,222 13,478,000 1.0000000000 BBB+ Baa2 BBB+ 6/25/2036 3.4 Wells Fargo Bank
28
Mortgage Security
22,222,222 FFML 2007-FF1 B2 FFML 2007-FF1 32028TAN7 Residential B/C 22,222,222 15,254,000 1.0000000000 Baa2 BBB 1/25/2038 4.4 Home Loan Services, Inc.
29
Mortgage Security
22,222,222 FFML 2007-FF2 B2 FFML 2007-FF2 32029GAN4 Residential B/C 22,222,222 19,500,000 1.0000000000 Baa2 BBB 3/25/2037 4.4 Home Loan Services, Inc.
30
Mortgage Security
22,222,222 FHLT 2006-A M7 FHLT 2006-A 35729RAN6 Residential B/C 22,222,222 13,264,000 1.0000000000 BBB+ Baa2 BBB 5/25/2036 3.4 Wells Fargo Bank
31
Mortgage Security
22,222,222 FHLT 2006-B M8 FHLT 2006-B 35729QAN8 Residential B/C 22,222,222 12,544,000 1.0000000000 BBB+ Baa2 BBB 8/25/2036 3.8 Wells Fargo Bank
32
Mortgage Security
22,222,222 FMIC 2006-2 M8 FMIC 2006-2 31659EAM0 Residential B/C 22,222,222 10,800,000 1.0000000000 Baa2 BBB+ 7/25/2036 3.1 Wells Fargo Bank
33
Mortgage Security
22,222,222 FMIC 2006-3 M8 FMIC 2006-3 316599AN9 Residential B/C 22,222,222 12,026,000 1.0000000000 Baa2 BBB 11/25/2036 3.3 Wells Fargo Bank
34
Mortgage Security
22,222,222 GSAMP 2006-FM2 M8 GSAMP 2006-FM2 36245DAN0 Residential B/C 22,222,222 11,750,000 1.0000000000 Baa2 BBB+ 9/25/2036 3.6 Wells Fargo Bank
35
Mortgage Security
22,222,222 HASC 2006-HE2 M8 HASC 2006-HE2 44328BAP3 Residential B/C 22,222,222 14,484,000 1.0000000000 BBB+ Baa2 BBB+ 12/25/2036 5.2 CitiMortgage, Inc.
36
Mortgage Security
22,222,222 HEAT 2006-3 M8 HEAT 2006-3 437084UZ7 Residential B/C 22,222,222 14,700,000 1.0000000000 BBB+ Baa2 BBB+ 7/25/2036 3.1 Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc
37
Mortgage Security
22,222,222 HEAT 2006-5 M8 HEAT 2006-5 437096AQ3 Residential B/C 22,222,222 10,625,000 1.0000000000 BBB+ Baa2 BBB+ 10/25/2036 3.4 Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc
38
Mortgage Security
22,222,222 HEAT 2006-6 M8 HEAT 2006-6 437097AP3 Residential B/C 22,222,222 10,200,000 1.0000000000 A- Baa2 A- 11/25/2036 3.5 Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc
39
Mortgage Security
22,222,222 HEAT 2006-7 M8 HEAT 2006-7 43709NAP8 Residential B/C 22,222,222 11,000,000 1.0000000000 BBB+ Baa2 BBB+ 1/25/2037 3.7 Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc
40
Mortgage Security
22,222,222 HEAT 2006-8 M8 HEAT 2006-8 43709QAP1 Residential B/C 22,222,222 10,350,000 1.0000000000 BBB Baa2 BBB+ 3/25/2037 4.0 Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc
41
Mortgage Security
22,222,222 HEAT 2007-1 M8 HEAT 2007-1 43710LAN4 Residential B/C 22,222,222 10,500,000 1.0000000000 BBB Baa2 BBB+ 5/25/2037 4.0 Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc
42
Mortgage Security
22,222,222 HEAT 2007-2 M8 HEAT 2007-2 43710KAN6 Residential B/C 22,222,222 14,400,000 1.0000000000 BBB Baa2 BBB 7/25/2037 4.3 Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc
43
Mortgage Security
22,222,222 IXIS 2006-HE3 B2 IXIS 2006-HE3 46602UAM0 Residential B/C 22,222,222 12,837,000 1.0000000000 BBB Baa2 BBB 1/25/2037 4.3 Wells Fargo Bank
44
Mortgage Security
Residential B/C Countrywide Home Loans,
45 22,222,222 JPMAC 2006-CW2 MV8 JPMAC 2006-CW2 46629BBA6 22,222,222 11,432,000 1.0000000000 BBB Baa2 BBB 8/25/2036 3.8
Mortgage Security Inc
22,222,222 JPMAC 2006-FRE1 M8 JPMAC 2006-FRE1 46626LFV7 Residential B/C 22,222,222 14,174,000 1.0000000000 BBB Baa2 BBB 5/25/2035 3.0 JPMorgan Chase Bank
46
Mortgage Security
22,222,222 JPMAC 2006-WMC3 M8 JPMAC 2006-WMC3 46629KAP4 Residential B/C 22,222,222 11,510,000 1.0000000000 BBB Baa2 BBB 8/25/2036 3.8 JPMorgan Chase Bank
47
Mortgage Security
Residential B/C Washington Mutual Bank,
48 22,222,222 LBMLT 2006-11 M8 LBMLT 2006-11 542512AN8 22,222,222 11,250,000 1.0000000000 Baa2 BBB 12/25/2036 4.2
Mortgage Security FA.
Residential B/C Washington Mutual Bank,
49 22,222,222 LBMLT 2006-4 M8 LBMLT 2006-4 54251MAN4 22,222,222 22,111,000 1.0000000000 Baa2 A- 5/25/2036 3.4
Mortgage Security FA.
Residential B/C Washington Mutual Bank,
50 22,222,222 LBMLT 2006-6 M8 LBMLT 2006-6 54251RAN3 22,222,222 19,413,000 1.0000000000 BBB+ Baa2 BBB+ 7/25/2036 3.6
Mortgage Security FA.
Residential B/C Washington Mutual Bank,
51 22,222,222 LBMLT 2006-7 M8 LBMLT 2006-7 54251TAN9 22,222,222 15,966,000 1.0000000000 BBB+ Baa2 A- 8/25/2036 3.7
Mortgage Security FA.
Residential B/C Washington Mutual Bank,
52 22,222,222 LBMLT 2006-8 M8 LBMLT 2006-8 54251UAN6 22,222,222 11,046,000 1.0000000000 Baa2 A- 9/25/2036 3.9
Mortgage Security FA.
Residential B/C Washington Mutual Bank,
53 22,222,222 LBMLT 2006-9 M8 LBMLT 2006-9 54251WAN2 22,222,222 15,961,000 1.0000000000 Baa2 BBB+ 10/25/2036 4.0
Mortgage Security FA.
Residential B/C Long Beach Mortgage
54 22,222,222 LBMLT 2006-WL1 M8 LBMLT 2006-WL1 542514RD8 22,222,222 23,864,000 1.0000000000 Baa2 BBB 1/25/2036 3.0
Mortgage Security Company
22,222,222 MABS 2006-HE5 M9 MABS 2006-HE5 576455AN9 Residential B/C 22,222,222 10,393,000 1.0000000000 Baa2 BBB- 11/25/2036 4.1 Wells Fargo Bank
55
Mortgage Security
22,222,222 MABS 2006-NC2 M9 MABS 2006-NC2 55275BAP2 Residential B/C 22,222,222 11,214,000 1.0000000000 BBB Baa2 BBB- 8/25/2036 3.7 Wells Fargo Bank
56
Mortgage Security
22,222,222 MABS 2006-WMC4 M8 MABS 2006-WMC4 57645MAP7 Residential B/C 22,222,222 11,399,000 1.0000000000 Baa2 BBB+ 10/25/2036 4.1 Wells Fargo Bank
57
Mortgage Security

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 Initial
Reference
Obligation Original Fitch Moody's S&P Rated Final Remaining
Notional Initial Face Principal Actual Actual Actual Maturity Average
Obligor Amount Reference Obligation Reference Entity CUSIP Type Amount Amount
1
Initial Factor Rating Rating Rating Date Life Servicer/CDO Manager Insurer

22,222,222 MLMI 2006-WMC1 B2A MLMI 2006-WMC1 59020U4H5 Residential B/C 22,222,222 13,953,000 1.0000000000 Baa2 BBB+ 1/25/2037 3.1 Wilshire Credit Corp
58
Mortgage Security
Residential B/C Countrywide Home Loans,
59 22,222,222 MSAC 2006-HE7 B2 MSAC 2006-HE7 61750MAP0 22,222,222 12,851,000 1.0000000000 Baa2 BBB 9/25/2036 4.5
Mortgage Security Inc
22,222,222 MSAC 2006-HE8 B2 MSAC 2006-HE8 61750SAP7 Residential B/C 22,222,222 17,398,000 1.0000000000 Baa2 BBB 10/25/2036 4.9 Wells Fargo Bank
60
Mortgage Security
22,222,222 MSAC 2006-NC4 B2 MSAC 2006-NC4 61748LAN2 Residential B/C 22,222,222 23,729,000 1.0000000000 BBB Baa2 BBB 6/25/2036 4.1 Wells Fargo Bank
61
Mortgage Security
Residential B/C Countrywide Home Loans,
62 22,222,222 MSAC 2006-NC5 B3 MSAC 2006-NC5 61749BAQ6 22,222,222 18,795,000 1.0000000000 Baa2 BBB- 10/25/2036 4.9
Mortgage Security Inc
22,222,222 MSAC 2006-WMC1 B2 MSAC 2006-WMC1 61744CXV3 Residential B/C 22,222,222 14,285,000 1.0000000000 BBB+ Baa2 A- 12/25/2035 3.6 JPMorgan Chase Bank
63
Mortgage Security
22,222,222 MSAC 2006-WMC2 B2 MSAC 2006-WMC2 61749KAP8 Residential B/C 22,222,222 27,331,000 1.0000000000 BBB Baa2 BBB 7/25/2036 4.3 Wells Fargo Bank
64
Mortgage Security
22,222,222 MSAC 2007-HE1 B2 MSAC 2007-HE1 617526AP3 Residential B/C 22,222,222 9,779,000 1.0000000000 Baa2 BBB 11/25/2036 5.0 Saxon Mortgage
65
Mortgage Security
22,222,222 MSAC 2007-HE2 B2 MSAC 2007-HE2 61753EAM2 Residential B/C 22,222,222 9,830,000 1.0000000000 Baa2 BBB 1/25/2037 5.2 Saxon Mortgage
66
Mortgage Security
22,222,222 MSAC 2007-NC1 B2 MSAC 2007-NC1 617505AN2 Residential B/C 22,222,222 9,375,000 1.0000000000 Baa2 BBB 11/25/2036 5.1 Saxon Mortgage
67
Mortgage Security
22,222,222 MSAC 2006-HE2 B2 MSAC 2006-HE2 617451FD6 Residential B/C 22,222,222 29,469,000 1.0000000000 BBB Baa2 BBB+ 3/25/2036 4.0 Wells Fargo Bank
68
Mortgage Security
22,222,222 MSHEL 2007-1 B2 MSHEL 2007-1 61751QAM7 Residential B/C 22,222,222 8,601,000 1.0000000000 Baa2 BBB 12/25/2036 5.1 Saxon Mortgage
69
Mortgage Security
22,222,222 MSIX 2006-2 B2 MSIX 2006-2 617463AM6 Residential B/C 22,222,222 12,472,000 1.0000000000 Baa2 BBB 11/25/2036 4.9 Saxon Mortgage
70
Mortgage Security
22,222,222 NHEL 2006-5 M8 NHEL 2006-5 66988YAN2 Residential B/C 22,222,222 9,100,000 1.0000000000 Baa2 BBB+ 11/25/2036 3.6 Novastar Mortgage, Inc
71
Mortgage Security
22,222,222 NHELI 2006-FM1 M8 NHELI 2006-FM1 65536HCF3 Residential B/C 22,222,222 12,139,000 1.0000000000 Baa2 BBB+ 11/25/2035 2.9 Wells Fargo Bank
72
Mortgage Security
22,222,222 NHELI 2006-FM2 M8 NHELI 2006-FM2 65537FAN1 Residential B/C 22,222,222 15,964,000 1.0000000000 BBB+ Baa2 BBB+ 7/25/2036 3.7 Wells Fargo Bank
73
Mortgage Security
22,222,222 NHELI 2006-HE3 M8 NHELI 2006-HE3 65536QAN8 Residential B/C 22,222,222 15,048,000 1.0000000000 BBB+ Baa2 BBB+ 7/25/2036 3.5 Wells Fargo Bank
74
Mortgage Security
22,222,222 OOMLT 2006-3 M9 OOMLT 2006-3 68389BAM5 Residential B/C 22,222,222 17,250,000 1.0000000000 Baa2 BBB- 2/25/2037 3.6 Option One Mortgage Corp
75
Mortgage Security
22,222,222 OOMLT 2007-1 M8 OOMLT 2007-1 68400DAP9 Residential B/C 22,222,222 20,482,000 1.0000000000 Baa2 BBB 1/25/2037 3.9 Option One Mortgage Corp
76
Mortgage Security
22,222,222 SABR 2006-FR1 B2 SABR 2006-FR1 81375WJY3 Residential B/C 22,222,222 14,343,000 1.0000000000 BBB+ Baa2 A- 11/25/2035 3.9 Homeq Servicing Corp
77
Mortgage Security
22,222,222 SABR 2006-FR3 B2 SABR 2006-FR3 813765AH7 Residential B/C 22,222,222 12,839,000 1.0000000000 BBB+ Baa2 BBB 5/25/2036 4.3 Homeq Servicing Corp
78
Mortgage Security
22,222,222 SABR 2006-HE2 B2 SABR 2006-HE2 81377AAM4 Residential B/C 22,222,222 7,686,000 1.0000000000 BBB+ Baa2 BBB 7/25/2036 3.7 Homeq Servicing Corp
79
Mortgage Security
22,222,222 SAIL 2006-4 M7 SAIL 2006-4 86360WAM4 Residential B/C 22,222,222 19,571,000 1.0000000000 BBB Baa2 BBB 7/25/2036 4.0 Aurora Loan Services Inc
80
Mortgage Security
22,222,222 SASC 2006-EQ1A M8 SASC 2006-EQ1A 86360RAN3 Residential B/C 22,222,222 20,587,000 1.0000000000 Baa2 BBB 7/25/2036 5.0 Aurora Loan Services Inc
81
Mortgage Security
22,222,222 SASC 2006-OPT1 M7 SASC 2006-OPT1 86359UAN9 Residential B/C 22,222,222 12,749,000 1.0000000000 BBB Baa2 BBB 4/25/2036 3.5 Aurora Loan Services Inc
82
Mortgage Security
22,222,222 SASC 2006-WF3 M9 SASC 2006-WF3 86361EAP6 Residential B/C 22,222,222 16,901,000 1.0000000000 BBB- Baa2 BBB- 9/25/2036 4.2 Aurora Loan Services Inc
83
Mortgage Security
22,222,222 SURF 2007-BC1 B2 SURF 2007-BC1 84752BAQ2 Residential B/C 22,222,222 8,250,000 1.0000000000 Baa2 BBB 1/25/2038 4.4 Wilshire Credit Corp
84
Mortgage Security
22,222,222 SVHE 2006-EQ2 M8 SVHE 2006-EQ2 83611XAM6 Residential B/C 22,222,222 6,262,000 1.0000000000 BBB Baa2 BBB 1/25/2037 4.1 Wells Fargo Bank
85
Mortgage Security
22,222,222 SVHE 2006-OPT1 M7 SVHE 2006-OPT1 83611MMF2 Residential B/C 22,222,222 13,085,000 1.0000000000 BBB+ Baa2 BBB 3/25/2036 3.1 Option One Mortgage Corp
86
Mortgage Security
22,222,222 SVHE 2006-OPT2 M7 SVHE 2006-OPT2 83611MMT2 Residential B/C 22,222,222 18,400,000 1.0000000000 Baa2 A- 5/25/2036 3.1 Option One Mortgage Corp
87
Mortgage Security

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 Initial
Reference
Obligation Original Fitch Moody's S&P Rated Final Remaining
Notional Initial Face Principal Actual Actual Actual Maturity Average
Obligor Amount Reference Obligation Reference Entity CUSIP Type Amount Amount
1
Initial Factor Rating Rating Rating Date Life Servicer/CDO Manager Insurer

22,222,222 SVHE 2006-OPT3 M7 SVHE 2006-OPT3 83611MPR3 Residential B/C 22,222,222 27,000,000 1.0000000000 Baa2 BBB 6/25/2036 3.2 Option One Mortgage Corp
88
Mortgage Security
22,222,222 SVHE 2006-OPT4 M7 SVHE 2006-OPT4 83611YAM4 Residential B/C 22,222,222 10,000,000 1.0000000000 Baa2 BBB+ 6/25/2036 3.3 Option One Mortgage Corp
89
Mortgage Security
22,222,222 SVHE 2006-OPT5 M8 SVHE 2006-OPT5 83612CAN9 Residential B/C 22,222,222 38,750,000 1.0000000000 Baa2 BBB 7/25/2036 3.7 Option One Mortgage Corp
90
Mortgage Security

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 INDEX OF DEFINED TERMS
£ ....................................................................176
€ ....................................................................149
A$ ...................................................................136
ABS ................................................................135
ABS Aircraft Securities...................................128
ABS Automobile Securities ............................128
ABS Car Rental Receivable Securities ..........129
ABS Credit Card Securities............................129
ABS Future Flow Securities ...........................129
ABS Health Care Receivable Securities ........129
ABS Mutual Fund Fee Securities...................130
ABS Other Security ........................................130
ABS Small Business Loan Securities ............130
ABS Structured Settlement Securities ...........130
ABS Student Loan Securities.........................130
ABS Subprime Auto Securities ......................131
ABS Tax Lien Securities ................................131
ABS Timeshare Securities .............................131
ACA Capital......................................................85
ACA Capital Holdings.......................................85
ACA Guaranty ..................................................85
ACA Management........................................2, 85
ACA Risk Solutions ..........................................85
ACA Service.....................................................85
Actual Principal Amount .................................131
Actual Rating..................................................131
Additional Issuance Principal Amount..............13
Additional Issuance Upfront Payment..............63
Administration Agreement................................89
Administrative Expense Cap ..........................132
Administrative Expenses................................132
Administrator ......................................................2
Adverse Tax Event.........................................132
Advisers Act .....................................................85
Affected Bank...................................................94
Affiliate............................................................132
Affiliated..........................................................132
Agency ...........................................................133
Aggregate Implied Writedown Amount ..........133
Aggregate USD Equivalent Outstanding
Amount .......................................................133
Alternative Debt Test......................................133
Amortized Collateral Security...........................13
Applicable Class Portfolio Selection Fee
Rate ............................................................133
Applicable Collateral Security Foreign
Exchange Rate...........................................133
Applicable Index.............................................133
Applicable Index Determination Date.............134
Applicable Percentage ...................................134
Applicable Period ...........................................134
Applicable Series Foreign Exchange Rate ....134
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Applicable Spread.......................................... 134
Approved Currency........................................ 134
Approved Currency Collateral Payment .......... 64
Approved Dealer ............................................ 134
Asset-Backed Securities................................ 135
AUD ............................................................... 136
AUD-LIBOR ................................................... 135
Australian Dollar............................................. 136
Bank............................................................... 136
Bankruptcy Code ........................................... 136
Basis Swap ...................................................... 18
Basis Swap Calculation Agent......................... 75
Basis Swap Calculation Period...................... 136
Basis Swap Counterparty ................................ 18
Basis Swap Counterparty Credit Support
Document................................................... 136
Basis Swap Counterparty Credit Support
Provider......................................................136
Basis Swap Counterparty Default
Termination Payment................................. 136
Basis Swap Early Termination....................... 137
Basis Swap Early Termination Date .............. 137
Basis Swap Event of Default ........................... 75
Basis Swap Payment....................................... 18
Basis Swap Termination Event........................ 75
Basis Swap Termination Payment................... 77
BIE Acceptance Notice ..................................137
BIE Basis Swap Payment .............................. 137
BIE Collateral Security................................... 137
BIE Collateral Security Eligibility Criteria ....... 137
BIE Consent Solicitation ................................ 137
BIE Exercise Period ....................................... 137
BIE Notification Date...................................... 137
BIE Transaction Cost..................................... 137
Business Day ................................................. 138
C$ .................................................................. 139
CAD ............................................................... 139
CAD-LIBOR ................................................... 138
Canadian Dollar ............................................. 139
Cash............................................................... 139
Cash Settlement Amount................................. 12
CDO Cashflow Securities .............................. 139
CDO Collateral................................................. 29
CDO Commercial Real Estate Securities ...... 139
CDO Corporate Bond Securities.................... 139
CDO Emerging Market Securities.................. 139
CDO Market Value Securities........................ 139
CDO Mortgage-Backed Securities................. 139
CDO Single-Tranche Synthetic Securities..... 140
CDO Structured Product Securities ............... 140
CDO Trust Preferred Securities..................... 140
CDS Issuer Account......................................... 87
CDS Issuer Fixed Payment Subaccount..........87
CFC ................................................................102
Class ..............................................................140
Class A Notes ................................................140
Class A-1 Notes .............................................140
Class A-2 Notes .............................................140
Class B Notes ................................................140
Class C Notes ................................................140
Class D Notes ................................................141
Class FL Notes...............................................141
Class Interest Distribution Amount.................141
Class Notional Amount...................................141
Class SS Notes ..............................................141
Clearing Agencies ..........................................141
Clearstream....................................................141
CLO Securities ...............................................141
Closing Date...................................................141
Closing Date Expense Account .......................87
CMBS .............................................................145
CMBS Conduit Securities...............................141
CMBS Credit Tenant Lease Securities ..........142
CMBS Franchise Securities ...........................142
CMBS Large Loan Securities.........................143
CMBS RE-REMIC Securities .........................143
Code.................................................................72
Co-Issued Notes ............................................143
Co-Issuer............................................................2
Co-Issuer Common Stock ................................88
Collateral ..................................................71, 143
Collateral Account ..........................................143
Collateral Administration Agreement .............143
Collateral Administrator..................................144
Collateral Default............................................144
Collateral Disposal Agent...........................19, 83
Collateral Disposal Agreement ..................19, 83
Collateral Interest Amount................................18
Collateral Put Agreement .................................18
Collateral Put Agreement Early
Termination ................................................144
Collateral Put Agreement Early
Termination Date........................................144
Collateral Put Agreement Event of Default ......79
Collateral Put Agreement Termination
Event ............................................................80
Collateral Put Provider .....................................18
Collateral Put Provider Account .......................87
Collateral Put Provider Credit Support
Document ...................................................144
Collateral Put Provider Credit Support
Provider ......................................................144
Collateral Put Provider Fee Amount ................78
Collateral Securities .........................................71
Collateral Securities Principal Amount.............62
Collateral Security Amortization Amount .........13
Collateral Security Quantity Constraint ............72
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Collateral Security Substitution
Information Notice ...................................... 144
Collateral Security Substitution
Noteholder Refusal Notice ......................... 144
Collateral Security Substitution Refusal
Notice ......................................................... 144
Collateral Security Substitution Request
Notice ......................................................... 144
Collateral Weighted Average Life Test ............ 72
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities ..... 145
Common Depository ...................................... 145
Conditions to Settlement.................................. 11
Corporate Securities ...................................... 145
Credit Default Swap ......................................... 10
Credit Default Swap Calculation Agent ........... 11
Credit Default Swap Calculation Date ............. 12
Credit Default Swap Early Termination ........... 12
Credit Default Swap Early Termination
Date............................................................ 145
Credit Default Swap Event of Default .............. 65
Credit Default Swap Fixed Rate Payer
Calculation Period ...................................... 145
Credit Default Swap Settlement Date .............. 12
Credit Default Swap Termination Event .......... 66
Credit Default Swap Termination
Payment ....................................................... 67
Credit Event ..................................................... 11
Credit Event Adjustment Amount....................... 8
Credit Event Notice ........................................ 145
Credit Support Annex ...................................... 81
Currency Adjusted Aggregate
Outstanding Amount .................................. 145
Currency Adjusted Credit Event
Adjustment Amount...................................... 10
Currency Adjusted Notional Principal
Adjustment Amount...................................... 10
Currency Adjusted Redemption Refund
Adjustment Amount.................................... 145
Currency Adjusted Reinstatement
Adjustment Amount...................................... 10
Current Dollar Price ....................................... 145
Current Market Price...................................... 145
Current Period Implied Writedown
Amount....................................................... 145
Day Count Fraction ........................................ 146
Deed of Covenant .............................................. 4
Defaulted Interest........................................... 146
Determination Date ........................................ 146
direct participants........................................... 113
Disposition Proceeds ..................................... 146
disqualified person ......................................... 108
Distribution ..................................................... 146
Documents....................................................... 93
Dollar.............................................................. 146
DTC................................................................ 146
DTC Custodian .............................................. 114
Due Period .....................................................146
Eligible BIE Collateral Security ......................146
Eligible Country ..............................................146
Eligible Investment .........................................146
Emerging Market Country ..............................148
End Payment....................................................67
Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificate ..........148
ERISA.............................................................107
ERISA Plans ..................................................109
EURIBOR .......................................................148
Euro................................................................149
Euroclear ........................................................149
Euros ..............................................................149
Event of Default................................................49
Excess Disposition Proceeds...........................14
Excess Principal Amount .................................14
Exchange Act .................................................149
Excluded Specified Types..............................149
Expected Principal Amount ............................149
Extended Termination Date .............................60
Failure to Pay Principal ....................................64
Final Amortization Date..................................149
Fitch................................................................149
Fixed Payment .................................................61
FSMA .............................................................125
GBP-LIBOR....................................................149
Global Notes ..................................................150
Goldman Sachs................................................33
GS Group .......................................................150
GSI ...................................................................18
Holder.............................................................150
ICE Aggregate USD Equivalent
Outstanding Amount...................................151
ICE Aggregate USD Equivalent
Outstanding Amount Differential ................151
ICE Class Notional Amount............................151
ICE Class Notional Amount Differential .........152
ICE Credit Event Adjustment Amount............151
ICE Currency Adjusted Accrued Interest
Amount .......................................................152
ICE Currency Adjusted Aggregate
Outstanding Amount...................................152
ICE Currency Adjusted Aggregate
Outstanding Amount Differential ................152
ICE Currency Adjusted Interest
Differential ..................................................152
ICE Currency Adjusted Interest
Reimbursement Amount.............................152
ICE Currency Adjusted Reimbursable
Interest Amount ..........................................153
ICE Loss Amount ...........................................153
ICE Reference Obligation Notional
Amount .......................................................153
ICE Reference Obligation Notional
Amount Differential.....................................154
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ICE Unscaled Credit Event Adjustment
Amount....................................................... 151
Implied Rating ................................................ 154
Implied Writedown Amount............................ 154
Implied Writedown Percentage...................... 154
Implied Writedown Reimbursement
Amount....................................................... 154
Indenture.......................................................... 35
Independent ................................................... 154
indirect participants ........................................ 113
Initial Class Notional Amount......................... 154
Initial Collateral Securities ............................... 71
Initial Face Amount ........................................ 154
Initial Factor ................................................... 154
Initial Purchaser ............................................. 155
Initial Reference Obligation Notional
Amount....................................................... 155
Initial Reference Portfolio............................... 155
Initial Reference Portfolio Notional
Amount....................................................... 155
Insurer............................................................ 155
Interest Accrual Period .............................. 3, 155
Interest Collection Account .............................. 86
Interest Distribution Amount .......................... 155
Interest Proceeds........................................... 155
Investment Company Act............................... 156
Investor-Based Exemptions........................... 108
IRS ................................................................... 92
ISDA................................................................. 10
ISDA Credit Derivatives Definitions ............... 156
ISDA Master Agreement.................................. 10
Issue Price ....................................................... 91
Issuer ................................................................. 2
Issuer Assets ................................................. 156
Issuer Note Register ...................................... 156
Issuer Note Registrar..................................... 156
Issuer Notes................................................... 156
Issuer Notes Distribution Account.................... 58
Issuer Ordinary Shares................................ 2, 88
Issuers ............................................................... 2
Issuing and Paying Agency Agreement............. 4
Issuing and Paying Agent .................................. 4
JPY-LIBOR .................................................... 156
Legal Final Maturity Date............................... 157
LIBOR ............................................................ 157
LIBOR Swap Rate.......................................... 158
LIBOR Swaps ................................................ 158
Listing, Paying and Transfer Agent.................. 43
London Banking Day ..................................... 158
Loss Amount .................................................... 12
Majority .......................................................... 158
Makewhole Amount ....................................... 158
Mandatory Redemption ................................... 39
Mandatory Redemption Date........................... 43
Material Contracts.......................................... 126
Maximum Redemption Refund Amount......... 159
Monthly Basis Swap Payment .........................74
Moody's ..........................................................159
Moody's Rating...............................................159
Moody's Rating Condition ..............................161
Mortgage-Backed Securities ..........................161
New Zealand Dollar........................................161
Non-Call Period..................................................4
Non-Permitted ERISA Plan Holder ................116
Non-Permitted Holder ....................................115
non-U.S. Holder .............................................106
Non-U.S. Obligor............................................161
Note Calculation Agent ....................................35
Note Payment Sequence ...............................161
Note Register .................................................162
Note Registrar ................................................162
Note Scaling Factor........................................162
Noteholder..............................................150, 162
Noteholder Communication Notice ................162
Notes ..............................................................162
Notice Delivery Period......................................60
Notice of Default...............................................49
Notice of Publicly Available Information.........162
Notional Foreign Exchange Rate ...................162
Notional Principal Adjustment Amount...............8
Notional Principal Amount..............................162
NZ$.................................................................161
NZD ................................................................161
NZD-BBR .......................................................162
Obligation .......................................................163
OID ...................................................................96
Optional Redemption Date.............................163
Optional Redemption in Whole ........................36
Optional Redemption Reimbursement
Amount .......................................................163
Original Principal Amount...............................164
Originating Noteholder ...................................164
Outstanding....................................................164
Pari Passu Amount ........................................165
Partial Optional Redemption ............................37
Partial Optional Redemption Date .................165
Partial Optional Redemption End
Payment .......................................................63
participants .....................................................111
parties in interest............................................108
Payment Account .............................................87
Payment Date ............................................3, 165
Payment Default.............................................165
Person ............................................................165
PFIC ...............................................................100
Plan Asset Regulations ..................................108
Plans ..............................................................107
portfolio interest exemption ..............................94
Portfolio Selection Agent..............................2, 85
Portfolio Selection Agreement ...................2, 165
Portfolio Selection Fee .....................................85
Posted Collateral............................................165
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Previous Period Implied Writedown
Amount....................................................... 165
Principal Collection Account ............................ 87
Principal Payment .......................................... 165
Principal Payment Amount ............................ 165
Principal Proceeds ......................................... 166
Principal Shortfall Amount ............................. 166
Principal Shortfall Reimbursement ................ 166
Principal Shortfall Reimbursement
Amount....................................................... 166
Priority of Payments......................................... 44
Proceeds........................................................ 166
Proposed New BIE Collateral Security .......... 167
Protection Buyer .............................................. 10
Protection Buyer Credit Support
Document................................................... 167
Protection Buyer Credit Support Provider ..... 167
Protection Buyer Default Termination
Payment ..................................................... 167
Protection Buyer Notes.............................. 5, 167
PTCE ............................................................. 108
Publicly Available Information........................ 167
Purchase Agreement ..................................... 168
Purchased Accrued Interest Amount ............... 44
Put Excluded Collateral ................................. 168
Put Proceeds ................................................. 168
QBUs ............................................................... 92
QEF................................................................ 100
Qualified Institutional Buyer ........................... 168
Qualified Purchaser ....................................... 168
Qualified Stated Interest .................................. 96
Rating Agencies............................................. 168
Rating Agency................................................ 168
Record Date....................................................... 3
Redemption Refund Adjustment Amount ...... 168
Redemption Writedown Refund....................... 63
Reference Entity ............................................ 169
Reference Obligation ..................................... 169
Reference Obligation Amortization
Amount....................................................... 169
Reference Obligation Calculation Period....... 169
Reference Obligation Notional Amount ......... 169
Reference Obligation Outstanding
Principal Amount ........................................ 169
Reference Obligation Payment Date ............. 170
Reference Obligation Registry....................... 170
Reference Obligation Reimbursement........... 170
Reference Obligation Reimbursement
Amount....................................................... 170
Reference Obligation Repayment Amount .... 170
Reference Portfolio .......................................... 11
Reference Portfolio Notional Amount ............ 170
Reg S ............................................................. 170
Registered...................................................... 170
Regulation S .................................................. 170
Regulation S Global Notes ............................ 170
Reinstatement Adjustment Amount ...................9
REIT ...............................................................170
REIT Debt Security ........................................171
Relevant Implementation Date.......................124
Relevant Member State .................................124
Replacement Counterparty ..............................68
Replacement Counterparty Procedures...........68
Replacement Counterparty Rating.................171
Required Basis Swap Counterparty
Rating .........................................................171
Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities .......171
Reversible Loss Series ..................................171
RMBS .............................................................171
RMBS Agency Security..................................171
RMBS Home Equity Loan Securities .............171
RMBS Manufactured Housing Loan
Securities....................................................172
RMBS Residential A Mortgage Securities .....172
RMBS Residential B/C Mortgage
Securities....................................................173
Rule 144A.......................................................173
Rule 144A Global Notes.................................173
S&P ................................................................173
S&P Rating.....................................................173
S&P Rating Condition ....................................175
Sale Proceeds................................................175
Scheduled Termination Date ...........................60
SEC ..................................................................70
Secured Parties..............................................175
Securities Act .................................................176
Securities Intermediary ..................................176
Selected Collateral Securities ..........................62
Senior Amount ...............................................176
Series .............................................................176
Series Interest Amount...................................176
Series Interest Amounts.................................176
Series Interest Rate .......................................176
Series Interest Rates......................................176
Service Provider Exemption...........................108
Servicer ..........................................................176
Servicer Reports ............................................176
SFA ................................................................125
Share Trustee ............................................2, 176
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Special Termination Liquidation
Procedure..................................................... 40
Special Termination Notice.............................. 40
Special Termination Request Notice ............... 40
Special U.S. Tax Counsel................................ 93
Spot FX Rate ................................................. 176
Stated Maturity............................................... 176
Sterling........................................................... 176
Structured Corporate Security ....................... 176
Structured Finance Security .......................... 176
Structured Product Security........................... 177
Substitution Confirmation................................. 73
Supplemental Collateral Securities.................. 14
Synthetic CDO Security ................................. 177
TARGET Settlement Day............................... 177
TARGET System ........................................... 177
Termination Date ............................................. 60
Trustee........................................................... 177
Trustee Noteholder Communication
Notice ......................................................... 177
U.S. business................................................... 93
U.S. Person.................................................... 177
U.S. Resident.........................................123, 177
Underlying Assets .......................................... 177
Underlying Instruments.................................. 177
Unscaled Credit Event Adjustment
Amount........................................................... 7
Unscaled Notional Principal Adjustment
Amount........................................................... 7
Unscaled Redemption Refund
Adjustment Amount.................................... 177
Unscaled Reinstatement Adjustment
Amount........................................................... 8
Upfront Payment .............................................. 60
USD Equivalent.............................................. 177
Weighted Average Life .................................. 178
Wrapped Securities ....................................... 178
Writedown ........................................................ 64
Writedown Amount......................................... 178
Writedown Reimbursement ........................... 178
Writedown Reimbursement Amount .............. 178
Yen................................................................. 178
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ABACUS 2007-AC1, Ltd. ABACUS 2007-AC1, Inc.

P.O. Box 1093 GT 850 Library Avenue
Queensgate House Suite 204
South Church Street Newark, Delaware 19711
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LEGAL ADVISORS

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Class C Variable Rate Notes

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page Class D Variable Rate Notes
Available Information ............................................... v Class FL Variable Rate Notes
Transaction Overview .............................................. 1
Summary.................................................................. 2
Risk Factors ............................................................. 21
Description of the Notes .......................................... 35
Use of Proceeds ...................................................... 59
Ratings of the Notes ................................................ 59 ABACUS 2007-AC1, LTD.
The Credit Default Swap.......................................... 60
The Protection Buyer ............................................... 70 ABACUS 2007-AC1, INC.
The Collateral Securities.......................................... 71
The Basis Swap ....................................................... 74
The Collateral Put Agreement ................................. 78
The Collateral Disposal Agreement......................... 83 Secured Primarily by (i) the Collateral and
The Portfolio Selection Agent .................................. 84 (ii) the Issuer's rights under (a) the Collateral Put Agreement,
(b) the Basis Swap and (c) as Protection Seller, the Credit
The Portfolio Selection Agreement.......................... 85 Default Swap referencing a pool of
Accounts .................................................................. 86 Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities

The Issuers .............................................................. 87

Income Tax Considerations ..................................... 90
ERISA Considerations ............................................. 107
Settlement and Clearing .......................................... 111
Transfer Restrictions................................................ 115 OFFERING CIRCULAR
Underwriting............................................................. 123
Listing and General Information............................... 126
Legal Matters ........................................................... 127
Glossary of Defined Terms ...................................... 128 Goldman, Sachs & Co.
Exhibit A: Form of Note Owner Certificate..... Exhibit-1
Schedule A............................................................S-A-1
Index of Defined Terms .............................................I-1